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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,864.12, 7,298.91 and 2,093.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,864.12, 7,298.91 and 2,093.51 is: 3,141.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,864.12 : 7,298.91 = 2,093.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,864.12/7,298.91 = 2,093.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,864.12x = 7,298.91 × 2,093.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,864.12x = 15,280,359.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,280,359.32/4,864.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,141.45

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