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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,891.79, 7,337.69 and 1,969.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,891.79, 7,337.69 and 1,969.41 is: 2,954.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,891.79 : 7,337.69 = 1,969.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,891.79/7,337.69 = 1,969.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,891.79x = 7,337.69 × 1,969.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,891.79x = 14,450,910.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,450,910.22/4,891.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,954.12

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