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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,848.35, 7,273.26 and 2,075.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,848.35, 7,273.26 and 2,075.01 is: 3,112.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,848.35 : 7,273.26 = 2,075.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,848.35/7,273.26 = 2,075.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,848.35x = 7,273.26 × 2,075.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,848.35x = 15,092,087.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,092,087.23/4,848.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,112.83

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