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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,860.52, 7,292.73 and 2,395.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,860.52, 7,292.73 and 2,395.28 is: 3,593.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,860.52 : 7,292.73 = 2,395.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,860.52/7,292.73 = 2,395.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,860.52x = 7,292.73 × 2,395.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,860.52x = 17,468,130.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,468,130.31/4,860.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,593.88

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