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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,856.50, 7,283.44 and 2,084.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,856.50, 7,283.44 and 2,084.48 is: 3,126.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,856.50 : 7,283.44 = 2,084.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,856.50/7,283.44 = 2,084.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,856.50x = 7,283.44 × 2,084.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,856.50x = 15,182,185.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,182,185.01/4,856.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,126.16

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