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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,848.84, 7,275.74 and 2,074.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,848.84, 7,275.74 and 2,074.77 is: 3,113.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,848.84 : 7,275.74 = 2,074.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,848.84/7,275.74 = 2,074.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,848.84x = 7,275.74 × 2,074.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,848.84x = 15,095,476.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,095,476.71/4,848.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,113.21

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