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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,848.42, 7,267.50 and 2,076.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,848.42, 7,267.50 and 2,076.42 is: 3,112.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,848.42 : 7,267.50 = 2,076.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,848.42/7,267.50 = 2,076.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,848.42x = 7,267.50 × 2,076.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,848.42x = 15,090,382.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,090,382.35/4,848.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,112.43

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