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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,863.93, 7,296 and 1,744.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,863.93, 7,296 and 1,744.14 is: 2,616.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,863.93 : 7,296 = 1,744.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,863.93/7,296 = 1,744.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,863.93x = 7,296 × 1,744.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,863.93x = 12,725,245.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,725,245.44/4,863.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,616.25

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