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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,867.28, 7,300.96 and 2,093.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,867.28, 7,300.96 and 2,093.76 is: 3,140.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,867.28 : 7,300.96 = 2,093.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,867.28/7,300.96 = 2,093.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,867.28x = 7,300.96 × 2,093.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,867.28x = 15,286,458.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,286,458.01/4,867.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,140.66

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