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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,848.93, 7,273.41 and 1,927.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,848.93, 7,273.41 and 1,927.22 is: 2,890.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,848.93 : 7,273.41 = 1,927.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,848.93/7,273.41 = 1,927.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,848.93x = 7,273.41 × 1,927.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,848.93x = 14,017,424.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,017,424.85/4,848.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,890.83

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