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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,864.72, 7,302.28 and 2,092.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,864.72, 7,302.28 and 2,092.77 is: 3,141.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,864.72 : 7,302.28 = 2,092.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,864.72/7,302.28 = 2,092.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,864.72x = 7,302.28 × 2,092.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,864.72x = 15,281,945.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,281,945.54/4,864.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,141.38

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