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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,850.82, 7,270.16 and 2,074.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,850.82, 7,270.16 and 2,074.25 is: 3,108.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,850.82 : 7,270.16 = 2,074.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,850.82/7,270.16 = 2,074.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,850.82x = 7,270.16 × 2,074.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,850.82x = 15,080,137.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,080,137.18/4,850.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,108.78

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