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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,863.79, 7,295.84 and 1,902.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,863.79, 7,295.84 and 1,902.11 is: 2,853.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,863.79 : 7,295.84 = 1,902.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,863.79/7,295.84 = 1,902.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,863.79x = 7,295.84 × 1,902.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,863.79x = 13,877,498.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,877,498.95/4,863.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,853.23

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