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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,848.31, 7,270.57 and 2,076.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,848.31, 7,270.57 and 2,076.31 is: 3,113.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,848.31 : 7,270.57 = 2,076.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,848.31/7,270.57 = 2,076.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,848.31x = 7,270.57 × 2,076.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,848.31x = 15,095,957.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,095,957.20/4,848.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,113.65

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