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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,858.92, 7,284.60 and 2,083.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,858.92, 7,284.60 and 2,083.32 is: 3,123.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,858.92 : 7,284.60 = 2,083.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,858.92/7,284.60 = 2,083.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,858.92x = 7,284.60 × 2,083.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,858.92x = 15,176,152.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,176,152.87/4,858.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,123.36

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