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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,864.74, 7,297.56 and 2,089.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,864.74, 7,297.56 and 2,089.68 is: 3,134.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,864.74 : 7,297.56 = 2,089.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,864.74/7,297.56 = 2,089.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,864.74x = 7,297.56 × 2,089.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,864.74x = 15,249,565.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,249,565.18/4,864.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,134.71

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