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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,856.36, 7,285.55 and 2,083.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,856.36, 7,285.55 and 2,083.19 is: 3,125.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,856.36 : 7,285.55 = 2,083.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,856.36/7,285.55 = 2,083.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,856.36x = 7,285.55 × 2,083.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,856.36x = 15,177,138.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,177,138.06/4,856.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,125.21

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