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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,868.76, 7,301.52 and 1,946.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,868.76, 7,301.52 and 1,946.28 is: 2,918.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,868.76 : 7,301.52 = 1,946.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,868.76/7,301.52 = 1,946.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,868.76x = 7,301.52 × 1,946.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,868.76x = 14,210,802.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,210,802.35/4,868.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,918.77

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