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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,858.79, 7,286.96 and 1,396.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,858.79, 7,286.96 and 1,396.04 is: 2,093.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,858.79 : 7,286.96 = 1,396.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,858.79/7,286.96 = 1,396.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,858.79x = 7,286.96 × 1,396.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,858.79x = 10,172,854.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,172,854.69/4,858.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,093.70

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