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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,847.39, 7,269.90 and 1,337.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,847.39, 7,269.90 and 1,337.26 is: 2,005.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,847.39 : 7,269.90 = 1,337.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,847.39/7,269.90 = 1,337.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,847.39x = 7,269.90 × 1,337.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,847.39x = 9,721,744.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,721,744.44/4,847.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,005.56

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