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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,866.66, 7,299.58 and 2,093.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,866.66, 7,299.58 and 2,093.22 is: 3,139.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,866.66 : 7,299.58 = 2,093.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,866.66/7,299.58 = 2,093.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,866.66x = 7,299.58 × 2,093.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,866.66x = 15,279,626.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,279,626.85/4,866.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,139.65

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