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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,858.74, 7,286.55 and 2,084.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,858.74, 7,286.55 and 2,084.67 is: 3,126.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,858.74 : 7,286.55 = 2,084.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,858.74/7,286.55 = 2,084.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,858.74x = 7,286.55 × 2,084.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,858.74x = 15,190,052.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,190,052.19/4,858.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,126.34

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