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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,848.68, 7,273.81 and 2,075.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,848.68, 7,273.81 and 2,075.39 is: 3,113.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,848.68 : 7,273.81 = 2,075.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,848.68/7,273.81 = 2,075.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,848.68x = 7,273.81 × 2,075.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,848.68x = 15,096,005.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,096,005.53/4,848.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,113.42

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