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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,850.96, 7,272.60 and 1,930

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,850.96, 7,272.60 and 1,930 is: 2,893.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,850.96 : 7,272.60 = 1,930 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,850.96/7,272.60 = 1,930/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,850.96x = 7,272.60 × 1,930
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,850.96x = 14,036,118
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,036,118/4,850.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,893.47

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