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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,870.40, 7,305.44 and 1,947.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,870.40, 7,305.44 and 1,947.92 is: 2,921.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,870.40 : 7,305.44 = 1,947.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,870.40/7,305.44 = 1,947.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,870.40x = 7,305.44 × 1,947.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,870.40x = 14,230,412.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,230,412.68/4,870.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,921.82

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