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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,612.83, 6,918.42 and 1,492.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,612.83, 6,918.42 and 1,492.71 is: 2,238.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,612.83 : 6,918.42 = 1,492.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,612.83/6,918.42 = 1,492.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,612.83x = 6,918.42 × 1,492.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,612.83x = 10,327,194.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,327,194.72/4,612.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,238.80

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