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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,859.41, 7,292.66 and 1,938.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,859.41, 7,292.66 and 1,938.55 is: 2,909.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,859.41 : 7,292.66 = 1,938.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,859.41/7,292.66 = 1,938.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,859.41x = 7,292.66 × 1,938.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,859.41x = 14,137,186.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,137,186.04/4,859.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,909.24

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