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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,862.48, 7,288.08 and 2,084.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,862.48, 7,288.08 and 2,084.96 is: 3,125.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,862.48 : 7,288.08 = 2,084.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,862.48/7,288.08 = 2,084.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,862.48x = 7,288.08 × 2,084.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,862.48x = 15,195,355.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,195,355.28/4,862.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,125.02

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