Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,898.84, 7,348.26 and 1,436
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 4,898.84, 7,348.26 and 1,436 is: 2,154
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
4,898.84 : 7,348.26 = 1,436 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
4,898.84/7,348.26 = 1,436/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
4,898.84x = 7,348.26 × 1,436 - Step 4: Simplify right side
4,898.84x = 10,552,101.36 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,552,101.36/4,898.84 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,154
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