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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,847.42, 7,265.61 and 2,070.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,847.42, 7,265.61 and 2,070.02 is: 3,102.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,847.42 : 7,265.61 = 2,070.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,847.42/7,265.61 = 2,070.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,847.42x = 7,265.61 × 2,070.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,847.42x = 15,039,958.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,039,958.01/4,847.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,102.67

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