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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,872.60, 7,308.96 and 2,097.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,872.60, 7,308.96 and 2,097.54 is: 3,146.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,872.60 : 7,308.96 = 2,097.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,872.60/7,308.96 = 2,097.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,872.60x = 7,308.96 × 2,097.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,872.60x = 15,330,835.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,330,835.96/4,872.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,146.34

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