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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,869.95, 7,302.89 and 2,095.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,869.95, 7,302.89 and 2,095.16 is: 3,141.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,869.95 : 7,302.89 = 2,095.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,869.95/7,302.89 = 2,095.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,869.95x = 7,302.89 × 2,095.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,869.95x = 15,300,691.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,300,691.74/4,869.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,141.86

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