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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,868.70, 7,301.02 and 2,093.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,868.70, 7,301.02 and 2,093.91 is: 3,139.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,868.70 : 7,301.02 = 2,093.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,868.70/7,301.02 = 2,093.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,868.70x = 7,301.02 × 2,093.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,868.70x = 15,287,678.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,287,678.79/4,868.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,139.99

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