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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,886.64, 7,324.40 and 2,073.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,886.64, 7,324.40 and 2,073.72 is: 3,108.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,886.64 : 7,324.40 = 2,073.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,886.64/7,324.40 = 2,073.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,886.64x = 7,324.40 × 2,073.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,886.64x = 15,188,754.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,188,754.77/4,886.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,108.22

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