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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,867.70, 7,299.52 and 2,092.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,867.70, 7,299.52 and 2,092.91 is: 3,138.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,867.70 : 7,299.52 = 2,092.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,867.70/7,299.52 = 2,092.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,867.70x = 7,299.52 × 2,092.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,867.70x = 15,277,196.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,277,196.67/4,867.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,138.49

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