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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,850.85, 7,273.85 and 2,076.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,850.85, 7,273.85 and 2,076.20 is: 3,113.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,850.85 : 7,273.85 = 2,076.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,850.85/7,273.85 = 2,076.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,850.85x = 7,273.85 × 2,076.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,850.85x = 15,101,920.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,101,920.62/4,850.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,113.25

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