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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,851.73, 7,277.64 and 2,076.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,851.73, 7,277.64 and 2,076.07 is: 3,114.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,851.73 : 7,277.64 = 2,076.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,851.73/7,277.64 = 2,076.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,851.73x = 7,277.64 × 2,076.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,851.73x = 15,108,890.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,108,890.07/4,851.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,114.12

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