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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,869.82, 7,302.70 and 2,095.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,869.82, 7,302.70 and 2,095.03 is: 3,141.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,869.82 : 7,302.70 = 2,095.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,869.82/7,302.70 = 2,095.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,869.82x = 7,302.70 × 2,095.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,869.82x = 15,299,375.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,299,375.58/4,869.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,141.67

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