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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,800.78, 7,194.69 and 2,493.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,800.78, 7,194.69 and 2,493.90 is: 3,737.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,800.78 : 7,194.69 = 2,493.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,800.78/7,194.69 = 2,493.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,800.78x = 7,194.69 × 2,493.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,800.78x = 17,942,837.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,942,837.39/4,800.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,737.48

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