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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,873.52, 7,308.45 and 2,099.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,873.52, 7,308.45 and 2,099.98 is: 3,149.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,873.52 : 7,308.45 = 2,099.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,873.52/7,308.45 = 2,099.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,873.52x = 7,308.45 × 2,099.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,873.52x = 15,347,572.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,347,572.76/4,873.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,149.18

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