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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,847.03, 7,271.35 and 2,381.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,847.03, 7,271.35 and 2,381.52 is: 3,572.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,847.03 : 7,271.35 = 2,381.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,847.03/7,271.35 = 2,381.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,847.03x = 7,271.35 × 2,381.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,847.03x = 17,316,865.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,316,865.45/4,847.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,572.68

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