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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,867.40, 7,295.70 and 2,093.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,867.40, 7,295.70 and 2,093.60 is: 3,138.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,867.40 : 7,295.70 = 2,093.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,867.40/7,295.70 = 2,093.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,867.40x = 7,295.70 × 2,093.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,867.40x = 15,274,277.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,274,277.52/4,867.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,138.08

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