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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,883.42, 7,319.57 and 2,070.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,883.42, 7,319.57 and 2,070.50 is: 3,103.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,883.42 : 7,319.57 = 2,070.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,883.42/7,319.57 = 2,070.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,883.42x = 7,319.57 × 2,070.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,883.42x = 15,155,122.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,155,122.73/4,883.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,103.39

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