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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,868.86, 7,297.81 and 2,095.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,868.86, 7,297.81 and 2,095.02 is: 3,140.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,868.86 : 7,297.81 = 2,095.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,868.86/7,297.81 = 2,095.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,868.86x = 7,297.81 × 2,095.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,868.86x = 15,289,057.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,289,057.91/4,868.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,140.17

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