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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,909.70, 7,364.55 and 1,211.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,909.70, 7,364.55 and 1,211.93 is: 1,817.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,909.70 : 7,364.55 = 1,211.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,909.70/7,364.55 = 1,211.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,909.70x = 7,364.55 × 1,211.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,909.70x = 8,925,319.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,925,319.08/4,909.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,817.90

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