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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,692.85, 7,041.62 and 2,095.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,692.85, 7,041.62 and 2,095.09 is: 3,143.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,692.85 : 7,041.62 = 2,095.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,692.85/7,041.62 = 2,095.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,692.85x = 7,041.62 × 2,095.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,692.85x = 14,752,817.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,752,817.17/4,692.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,143.68

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