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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,907.46, 7,358.76 and 2,095.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,907.46, 7,358.76 and 2,095.86 is: 3,142.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,907.46 : 7,358.76 = 2,095.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,907.46/7,358.76 = 2,095.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,907.46x = 7,358.76 × 2,095.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,907.46x = 15,422,930.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,422,930.73/4,907.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,142.75

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