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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,849.58, 7,273.96 and 1,927.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,849.58, 7,273.96 and 1,927.10 is: 2,890.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,849.58 : 7,273.96 = 1,927.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,849.58/7,273.96 = 1,927.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,849.58x = 7,273.96 × 1,927.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,849.58x = 14,017,648.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,017,648.32/4,849.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,890.49

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