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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,870.83, 7,304.07 and 3,021.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,870.83, 7,304.07 and 3,021.87 is: 4,531.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,870.83 : 7,304.07 = 3,021.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,870.83/7,304.07 = 3,021.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,870.83x = 7,304.07 × 3,021.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,870.83x = 22,071,950.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,071,950.01/4,870.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,531.46

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