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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,849.08, 7,274.34 and 2,075.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,849.08, 7,274.34 and 2,075.76 is: 3,113.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,849.08 : 7,274.34 = 2,075.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,849.08/7,274.34 = 2,075.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,849.08x = 7,274.34 × 2,075.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,849.08x = 15,099,784.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,099,784.00/4,849.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,113.95

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