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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,858.98, 7,286.69 and 1,738.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,858.98, 7,286.69 and 1,738.14 is: 2,606.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,858.98 : 7,286.69 = 1,738.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,858.98/7,286.69 = 1,738.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,858.98x = 7,286.69 × 1,738.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,858.98x = 12,665,278.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,665,278.67/4,858.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,606.57

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