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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,858.80, 7,288.19 and 2,083.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,858.80, 7,288.19 and 2,083.68 is: 3,125.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,858.80 : 7,288.19 = 2,083.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,858.80/7,288.19 = 2,083.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,858.80x = 7,288.19 × 2,083.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,858.80x = 15,186,255.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,186,255.74/4,858.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,125.52

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