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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,902.48, 7,354.94 and 1,439.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,902.48, 7,354.94 and 1,439.73 is: 2,159.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,902.48 : 7,354.94 = 1,439.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,902.48/7,354.94 = 1,439.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,902.48x = 7,354.94 × 1,439.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,902.48x = 10,589,120.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,589,120.57/4,902.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,159.95

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