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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,860.48, 7,293.10 and 2,086.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,860.48, 7,293.10 and 2,086.33 is: 3,130.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,860.48 : 7,293.10 = 2,086.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,860.48/7,293.10 = 2,086.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,860.48x = 7,293.10 × 2,086.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,860.48x = 15,215,813.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,215,813.32/4,860.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,130.52

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