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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,863.41, 7,298.66 and 1,942.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,863.41, 7,298.66 and 1,942.55 is: 2,915.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,863.41 : 7,298.66 = 1,942.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,863.41/7,298.66 = 1,942.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,863.41x = 7,298.66 × 1,942.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,863.41x = 14,178,011.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,178,011.98/4,863.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,915.24

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