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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,859.47, 7,283.67 and 2,084.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,859.47, 7,283.67 and 2,084.71 is: 3,124.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,859.47 : 7,283.67 = 2,084.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,859.47/7,283.67 = 2,084.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,859.47x = 7,283.67 × 2,084.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,859.47x = 15,184,339.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,184,339.69/4,859.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,124.69

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