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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,870.58, 7,306.26 and 2,097.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,870.58, 7,306.26 and 2,097.32 is: 3,146.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,870.58 : 7,306.26 = 2,097.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,870.58/7,306.26 = 2,097.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,870.58x = 7,306.26 × 2,097.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,870.58x = 15,323,565.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,323,565.22/4,870.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,146.15

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