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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,859.72, 7,284.18 and 2,663.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,859.72, 7,284.18 and 2,663.54 is: 3,992.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,859.72 : 7,284.18 = 2,663.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,859.72/7,284.18 = 2,663.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,859.72x = 7,284.18 × 2,663.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,859.72x = 19,401,704.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,401,704.80/4,859.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,992.35

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