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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,806.78, 7,211.46 and 1,519.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,806.78, 7,211.46 and 1,519.94 is: 2,280.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,806.78 : 7,211.46 = 1,519.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,806.78/7,211.46 = 1,519.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,806.78x = 7,211.46 × 1,519.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,806.78x = 10,960,950.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,960,950.46/4,806.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,280.31

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