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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,863.31, 7,293.44 and 2,089.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,863.31, 7,293.44 and 2,089.87 is: 3,134.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,863.31 : 7,293.44 = 2,089.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,863.31/7,293.44 = 2,089.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,863.31x = 7,293.44 × 2,089.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,863.31x = 15,242,294.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,242,294.54/4,863.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,134.14

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