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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,892.98, 7,340.68 and 1,971.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,892.98, 7,340.68 and 1,971.30 is: 2,957.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,892.98 : 7,340.68 = 1,971.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,892.98/7,340.68 = 1,971.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,892.98x = 7,340.68 × 1,971.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,892.98x = 14,470,682.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,470,682.48/4,892.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,957.44

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