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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,867.50, 7,306.45 and 2,095.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,867.50, 7,306.45 and 2,095.55 is: 3,145.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,867.50 : 7,306.45 = 2,095.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,867.50/7,306.45 = 2,095.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,867.50x = 7,306.45 × 2,095.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,867.50x = 15,310,989.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,310,989.53/4,867.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,145.56

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