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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,867.92, 7,296.62 and 1,943.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,867.92, 7,296.62 and 1,943.01 is: 2,912.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,867.92 : 7,296.62 = 1,943.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,867.92/7,296.62 = 1,943.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,867.92x = 7,296.62 × 1,943.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,867.92x = 14,177,395.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,177,395.91/4,867.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,912.41

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