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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,850.47, 7,272.67 and 2,075.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,850.47, 7,272.67 and 2,075.61 is: 3,112.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,850.47 : 7,272.67 = 2,075.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,850.47/7,272.67 = 2,075.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,850.47x = 7,272.67 × 2,075.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,850.47x = 15,095,226.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,095,226.58/4,850.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,112.12

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