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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,863.78, 7,295.71 and 2,090.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,863.78, 7,295.71 and 2,090.26 is: 3,135.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,863.78 : 7,295.71 = 2,090.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,863.78/7,295.71 = 2,090.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,863.78x = 7,295.71 × 2,090.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,863.78x = 15,249,930.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,249,930.78/4,863.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,135.41

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