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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,868.52, 7,297.86 and 2,097

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,868.52, 7,297.86 and 2,097 is: 3,143.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,868.52 : 7,297.86 = 2,097 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,868.52/7,297.86 = 2,097/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,868.52x = 7,297.86 × 2,097
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,868.52x = 15,303,612.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,303,612.42/4,868.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,143.38

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