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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,865.55, 7,299.35 and 2,092.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,865.55, 7,299.35 and 2,092.92 is: 3,139.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,865.55 : 7,299.35 = 2,092.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,865.55/7,299.35 = 2,092.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,865.55x = 7,299.35 × 2,092.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,865.55x = 15,276,945.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,276,945.14/4,865.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,139.82

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