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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,860.48, 7,289.64 and 1,899

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,860.48, 7,289.64 and 1,899 is: 2,848.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,860.48 : 7,289.64 = 1,899 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,860.48/7,289.64 = 1,899/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,860.48x = 7,289.64 × 1,899
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,860.48x = 13,843,026.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,843,026.36/4,860.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,848.08

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