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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,911.91, 7,371.72 and 1,992.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,911.91, 7,371.72 and 1,992.27 is: 2,989.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,911.91 : 7,371.72 = 1,992.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,911.91/7,371.72 = 1,992.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,911.91x = 7,371.72 × 1,992.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,911.91x = 14,686,456.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,686,456.60/4,911.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,989.97

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