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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,858.81, 7,288.22 and 1,396.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,858.81, 7,288.22 and 1,396.06 is: 2,094.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,858.81 : 7,288.22 = 1,396.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,858.81/7,288.22 = 1,396.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,858.81x = 7,288.22 × 1,396.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,858.81x = 10,174,792.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,174,792.41/4,858.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,094.09

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