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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,859.71, 7,290.65 and 1,396.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,859.71, 7,290.65 and 1,396.69 is: 2,095.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,859.71 : 7,290.65 = 1,396.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,859.71/7,290.65 = 1,396.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,859.71x = 7,290.65 × 1,396.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,859.71x = 10,182,752.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,182,752.74/4,859.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,095.34

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