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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,869.59, 7,304.45 and 2,094.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,869.59, 7,304.45 and 2,094.53 is: 3,141.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,869.59 : 7,304.45 = 2,094.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,869.59/7,304.45 = 2,094.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,869.59x = 7,304.45 × 2,094.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,869.59x = 15,299,342.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,299,342.66/4,869.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,141.82

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