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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,863.72, 7,296.43 and 2,014.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,863.72, 7,296.43 and 2,014.17 is: 3,021.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,863.72 : 7,296.43 = 2,014.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,863.72/7,296.43 = 2,014.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,863.72x = 7,296.43 × 2,014.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,863.72x = 14,696,208.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,696,208.90/4,863.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,021.60

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