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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,868.37, 7,292.16 and 2,091.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,868.37, 7,292.16 and 2,091.42 is: 3,132.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,868.37 : 7,292.16 = 2,091.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,868.37/7,292.16 = 2,091.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,868.37x = 7,292.16 × 2,091.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,868.37x = 15,250,969.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,250,969.27/4,868.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,132.66

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