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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,685.93, 7,029.30 and 1,912.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,685.93, 7,029.30 and 1,912.79 is: 2,869.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,685.93 : 7,029.30 = 1,912.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,685.93/7,029.30 = 1,912.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,685.93x = 7,029.30 × 1,912.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,685.93x = 13,445,599.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,445,599.49/4,685.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,869.36

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