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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,872.91, 7,311.52 and 1,794.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,872.91, 7,311.52 and 1,794.19 is: 2,692.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,872.91 : 7,311.52 = 1,794.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,872.91/7,311.52 = 1,794.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,872.91x = 7,311.52 × 1,794.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,872.91x = 13,118,240.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,118,240.03/4,872.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,692.08

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