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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,868.58, 7,303.26 and 2,095.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,868.58, 7,303.26 and 2,095.32 is: 3,143.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,868.58 : 7,303.26 = 2,095.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,868.58/7,303.26 = 2,095.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,868.58x = 7,303.26 × 2,095.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,868.58x = 15,302,666.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,302,666.74/4,868.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,143.15

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