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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,860.72, 7,290.36 and 1,782

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,860.72, 7,290.36 and 1,782 is: 2,672.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,860.72 : 7,290.36 = 1,782 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,860.72/7,290.36 = 1,782/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,860.72x = 7,290.36 × 1,782
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,860.72x = 12,991,421.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,991,421.52/4,860.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,672.74

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