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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,876.62, 7,315.69 and 2,104.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,876.62, 7,315.69 and 2,104.08 is: 3,156.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,876.62 : 7,315.69 = 2,104.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,876.62/7,315.69 = 2,104.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,876.62x = 7,315.69 × 2,104.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,876.62x = 15,392,760.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,392,760.44/4,876.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,156.44

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