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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,869.41, 7,302.74 and 2,095.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,869.41, 7,302.74 and 2,095.47 is: 3,142.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,869.41 : 7,302.74 = 2,095.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,869.41/7,302.74 = 2,095.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,869.41x = 7,302.74 × 2,095.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,869.41x = 15,302,662.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,302,662.11/4,869.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,142.61

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