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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,858.97, 7,288.72 and 1,396.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,858.97, 7,288.72 and 1,396.13 is: 2,094.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,858.97 : 7,288.72 = 1,396.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,858.97/7,288.72 = 1,396.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,858.97x = 7,288.72 × 1,396.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,858.97x = 10,175,960.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,175,960.72/4,858.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,094.27

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