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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,875.84, 7,307.46 and 2,099.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,875.84, 7,307.46 and 2,099.16 is: 3,146.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,875.84 : 7,307.46 = 2,099.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,875.84/7,307.46 = 2,099.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,875.84x = 7,307.46 × 2,099.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,875.84x = 15,339,527.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,339,527.73/4,875.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,146.03

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