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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,860.52, 7,290.78 and 1,939.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,860.52, 7,290.78 and 1,939.48 is: 2,909.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,860.52 : 7,290.78 = 1,939.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,860.52/7,290.78 = 1,939.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,860.52x = 7,290.78 × 1,939.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,860.52x = 14,140,321.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,140,321.99/4,860.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,909.22

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