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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,859.67, 7,289.51 and 2,084.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,859.67, 7,289.51 and 2,084.55 is: 3,126.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,859.67 : 7,289.51 = 2,084.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,859.67/7,289.51 = 2,084.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,859.67x = 7,289.51 × 2,084.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,859.67x = 15,195,348.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,195,348.07/4,859.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,126.83

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