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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,865.56, 7,298.88 and 2,092.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,865.56, 7,298.88 and 2,092.51 is: 3,139.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,865.56 : 7,298.88 = 2,092.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,865.56/7,298.88 = 2,092.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,865.56x = 7,298.88 × 2,092.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,865.56x = 15,272,979.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,272,979.39/4,865.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,139.00

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