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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,915.73, 7,376.63 and 1,994.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,915.73, 7,376.63 and 1,994.06 is: 2,992.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,915.73 : 7,376.63 = 1,994.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,915.73/7,376.63 = 1,994.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,915.73x = 7,376.63 × 1,994.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,915.73x = 14,709,395.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,709,395.96/4,915.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,992.31

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