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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,870.38, 7,307.49 and 2,531.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,870.38, 7,307.49 and 2,531.86 is: 3,798.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,870.38 : 7,307.49 = 2,531.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,870.38/7,307.49 = 2,531.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,870.38x = 7,307.49 × 2,531.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,870.38x = 18,501,525.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,501,525.74/4,870.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,798.79

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