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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,846.95, 7,271.15 and 2,073.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,846.95, 7,271.15 and 2,073.63 is: 3,110.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,846.95 : 7,271.15 = 2,073.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,846.95/7,271.15 = 2,073.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,846.95x = 7,271.15 × 2,073.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,846.95x = 15,077,674.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,077,674.77/4,846.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,110.76

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