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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,845.42, 7,270.56 and 1,924.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,845.42, 7,270.56 and 1,924.56 is: 2,887.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,845.42 : 7,270.56 = 1,924.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,845.42/7,270.56 = 1,924.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,845.42x = 7,270.56 × 1,924.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,845.42x = 13,992,628.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,992,628.95/4,845.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,887.81

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