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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,901.43, 7,349.18 and 1,976.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,901.43, 7,349.18 and 1,976.32 is: 2,963.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,901.43 : 7,349.18 = 1,976.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,901.43/7,349.18 = 1,976.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,901.43x = 7,349.18 × 1,976.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,901.43x = 14,524,317.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,524,317.99/4,901.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,963.28

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