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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,870.26, 7,303.77 and 1,947.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,870.26, 7,303.77 and 1,947.78 is: 2,921.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,870.26 : 7,303.77 = 1,947.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,870.26/7,303.77 = 1,947.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,870.26x = 7,303.77 × 1,947.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,870.26x = 14,226,137.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,226,137.13/4,870.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,921.02

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