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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,849.38, 7,273.93 and 1,339.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,849.38, 7,273.93 and 1,339.60 is: 2,009.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,849.38 : 7,273.93 = 1,339.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,849.38/7,273.93 = 1,339.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,849.38x = 7,273.93 × 1,339.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,849.38x = 9,744,143.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,744,143.30/4,849.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,009.36

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