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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,863.98, 7,298.91 and 1,942.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,863.98, 7,298.91 and 1,942.04 is: 2,914.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,863.98 : 7,298.91 = 1,942.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,863.98/7,298.91 = 1,942.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,863.98x = 7,298.91 × 1,942.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,863.98x = 14,174,793.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,174,793.42/4,863.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,914.24

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