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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,849.86, 7,268.70 and 2,073.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,849.86, 7,268.70 and 2,073.27 is: 3,107.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,849.86 : 7,268.70 = 2,073.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,849.86/7,268.70 = 2,073.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,849.86x = 7,268.70 × 2,073.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,849.86x = 15,069,952.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,069,952.83/4,849.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,107.30

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