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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,863.56, 7,294.52 and 1,400

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,863.56, 7,294.52 and 1,400 is: 2,099.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,863.56 : 7,294.52 = 1,400 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,863.56/7,294.52 = 1,400/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,863.56x = 7,294.52 × 1,400
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,863.56x = 10,212,328
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,212,328/4,863.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,099.76

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