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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,850.68, 7,269.70 and 2,180.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,850.68, 7,269.70 and 2,180.29 is: 3,267.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,850.68 : 7,269.70 = 2,180.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,850.68/7,269.70 = 2,180.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,850.68x = 7,269.70 × 2,180.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,850.68x = 15,850,006.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,850,006.96/4,850.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,267.59

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