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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,847.67, 7,273.94 and 1,926.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,847.67, 7,273.94 and 1,926.81 is: 2,891.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,847.67 : 7,273.94 = 1,926.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,847.67/7,273.94 = 1,926.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,847.67x = 7,273.94 × 1,926.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,847.67x = 14,015,490.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,015,490.70/4,847.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,891.18

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