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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,858.67, 7,288.01 and 2,083.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,858.67, 7,288.01 and 2,083.55 is: 3,125.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,858.67 : 7,288.01 = 2,083.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,858.67/7,288.01 = 2,083.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,858.67x = 7,288.01 × 2,083.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,858.67x = 15,184,933.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,184,933.24/4,858.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,125.33

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