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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,846.91, 7,270.43 and 1,384.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,846.91, 7,270.43 and 1,384.16 is: 2,076.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,846.91 : 7,270.43 = 1,384.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,846.91/7,270.43 = 1,384.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,846.91x = 7,270.43 × 1,384.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,846.91x = 10,063,395.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,063,395.12/4,846.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,076.25

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