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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,868.52, 7,300.84 and 2,096.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,868.52, 7,300.84 and 2,096.44 is: 3,143.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,868.52 : 7,300.84 = 2,096.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,868.52/7,300.84 = 2,096.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,868.52x = 7,300.84 × 2,096.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,868.52x = 15,305,773.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,305,773.01/4,868.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,143.82

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