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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,730.78, 7,096.26 and 1,268

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,730.78, 7,096.26 and 1,268 is: 1,902.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,730.78 : 7,096.26 = 1,268 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,730.78/7,096.26 = 1,268/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,730.78x = 7,096.26 × 1,268
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,730.78x = 8,998,057.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,998,057.68/4,730.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,902.02

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