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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,904.76, 7,357.12 and 1,982.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,904.76, 7,357.12 and 1,982.28 is: 2,973.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,904.76 : 7,357.12 = 1,982.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,904.76/7,357.12 = 1,982.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,904.76x = 7,357.12 × 1,982.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,904.76x = 14,583,871.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,583,871.83/4,904.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,973.41

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