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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,867.57, 7,301.76 and 2,094.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,867.57, 7,301.76 and 2,094.31 is: 3,141.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,867.57 : 7,301.76 = 2,094.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,867.57/7,301.76 = 2,094.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,867.57x = 7,301.76 × 2,094.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,867.57x = 15,292,148.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,292,148.99/4,867.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,141.64

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