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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,856.94, 7,285.41 and 1,394.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,856.94, 7,285.41 and 1,394.19 is: 2,091.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,856.94 : 7,285.41 = 1,394.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,856.94/7,285.41 = 1,394.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,856.94x = 7,285.41 × 1,394.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,856.94x = 10,157,245.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,157,245.77/4,856.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,091.29

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