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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,847.80, 7,271.70 and 2,215.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,847.80, 7,271.70 and 2,215.30 is: 3,322.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,847.80 : 7,271.70 = 2,215.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,847.80/7,271.70 = 2,215.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,847.80x = 7,271.70 × 2,215.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,847.80x = 16,108,997.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,108,997.01/4,847.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,322.95

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