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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,901.46, 7,352.14 and 1,979.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,901.46, 7,352.14 and 1,979.72 is: 2,969.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,901.46 : 7,352.14 = 1,979.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,901.46/7,352.14 = 1,979.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,901.46x = 7,352.14 × 1,979.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,901.46x = 14,555,168.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,555,168.70/4,901.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,969.56

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