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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,849.92, 7,269.75 and 2,077.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,849.92, 7,269.75 and 2,077.92 is: 3,114.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,849.92 : 7,269.75 = 2,077.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,849.92/7,269.75 = 2,077.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,849.92x = 7,269.75 × 2,077.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,849.92x = 15,105,958.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,105,958.92/4,849.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,114.68

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