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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,904.24, 7,356.12 and 1,826

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,904.24, 7,356.12 and 1,826 is: 2,738.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,904.24 : 7,356.12 = 1,826 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,904.24/7,356.12 = 1,826/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,904.24x = 7,356.12 × 1,826
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,904.24x = 13,432,275.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,432,275.12/4,904.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,738.91

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