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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,873.44, 7,308.14 and 2,098.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,873.44, 7,308.14 and 2,098.66 is: 3,147.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,873.44 : 7,308.14 = 2,098.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,873.44/7,308.14 = 2,098.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,873.44x = 7,308.14 × 2,098.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,873.44x = 15,337,301.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,337,301.09/4,873.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,147.12

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