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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,860.06, 7,292.61 and 2,086.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,860.06, 7,292.61 and 2,086.02 is: 3,130.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,860.06 : 7,292.61 = 2,086.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,860.06/7,292.61 = 2,086.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,860.06x = 7,292.61 × 2,086.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,860.06x = 15,212,530.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,212,530.31/4,860.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,130.11

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