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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,867.02, 7,299.72 and 1,944.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,867.02, 7,299.72 and 1,944.54 is: 2,916.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,867.02 : 7,299.72 = 1,944.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,867.02/7,299.72 = 1,944.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,867.02x = 7,299.72 × 1,944.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,867.02x = 14,194,597.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,194,597.53/4,867.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,916.49

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