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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,773.63, 7,161.48 and 1,962.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,773.63, 7,161.48 and 1,962.48 is: 2,944.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,773.63 : 7,161.48 = 1,962.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,773.63/7,161.48 = 1,962.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,773.63x = 7,161.48 × 1,962.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,773.63x = 14,054,261.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,054,261.27/4,773.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,944.15

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