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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,858.97, 7,287.12 and 1,348.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,858.97, 7,287.12 and 1,348.14 is: 2,021.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,858.97 : 7,287.12 = 1,348.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,858.97/7,287.12 = 1,348.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,858.97x = 7,287.12 × 1,348.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,858.97x = 9,824,057.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,824,057.96/4,858.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,021.84

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