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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,861.60, 7,292.40 and 2,087.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,861.60, 7,292.40 and 2,087.80 is: 3,131.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,861.60 : 7,292.40 = 2,087.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,861.60/7,292.40 = 2,087.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,861.60x = 7,292.40 × 2,087.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,861.60x = 15,225,072.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,225,072.72/4,861.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,131.70

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