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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,727.89, 7,088.55 and 2,093.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,727.89, 7,088.55 and 2,093.97 is: 3,139.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,727.89 : 7,088.55 = 2,093.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,727.89/7,088.55 = 2,093.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,727.89x = 7,088.55 × 2,093.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,727.89x = 14,843,165.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,843,165.13/4,727.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,139.49

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