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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,870.26, 7,300.26 and 2,096.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,870.26, 7,300.26 and 2,096.28 is: 3,142.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,870.26 : 7,300.26 = 2,096.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,870.26/7,300.26 = 2,096.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,870.26x = 7,300.26 × 2,096.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,870.26x = 15,303,389.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,303,389.03/4,870.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,142.21

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