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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,849.62, 7,275.06 and 1,386.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,849.62, 7,275.06 and 1,386.96 is: 2,080.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,849.62 : 7,275.06 = 1,386.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,849.62/7,275.06 = 1,386.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,849.62x = 7,275.06 × 1,386.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,849.62x = 10,090,217.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,090,217.22/4,849.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,080.62

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