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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,849.20, 7,274.54 and 2,075.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,849.20, 7,274.54 and 2,075.88 is: 3,114.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,849.20 : 7,274.54 = 2,075.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,849.20/7,274.54 = 2,075.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,849.20x = 7,274.54 × 2,075.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,849.20x = 15,101,072.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,101,072.10/4,849.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,114.14

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