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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,859.61, 7,290.09 and 2,394.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,859.61, 7,290.09 and 2,394.45 is: 3,592.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,859.61 : 7,290.09 = 2,394.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,859.61/7,290.09 = 2,394.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,859.61x = 7,290.09 × 2,394.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,859.61x = 17,455,756.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,455,756.00/4,859.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,592.01

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