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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,860.34, 7,286.04 and 2,360.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,860.34, 7,286.04 and 2,360.99 is: 3,539.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,860.34 : 7,286.04 = 2,360.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,860.34/7,286.04 = 2,360.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,860.34x = 7,286.04 × 2,360.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,860.34x = 17,202,285.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,202,285.79/4,860.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,539.32

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