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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,858.56, 7,291.08 and 2,395.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,858.56, 7,291.08 and 2,395.08 is: 3,594.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,858.56 : 7,291.08 = 2,395.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,858.56/7,291.08 = 2,395.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,858.56x = 7,291.08 × 2,395.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,858.56x = 17,462,719.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,462,719.89/4,858.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,594.22

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