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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,864.77, 7,296.35 and 1,942.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,864.77, 7,296.35 and 1,942.29 is: 2,913.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,864.77 : 7,296.35 = 1,942.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,864.77/7,296.35 = 1,942.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,864.77x = 7,296.35 × 1,942.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,864.77x = 14,171,617.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,171,617.93/4,864.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,913.11

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