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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,861.48, 7,294.60 and 2,087.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,861.48, 7,294.60 and 2,087.33 is: 3,132.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,861.48 : 7,294.60 = 2,087.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,861.48/7,294.60 = 2,087.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,861.48x = 7,294.60 × 2,087.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,861.48x = 15,226,237.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,226,237.42/4,861.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,132.02

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