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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,920.48, 7,380.09 and 1,457.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,920.48, 7,380.09 and 1,457.46 is: 2,186.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,920.48 : 7,380.09 = 1,457.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,920.48/7,380.09 = 1,457.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,920.48x = 7,380.09 × 1,457.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,920.48x = 10,756,185.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,756,185.97/4,920.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,186.00

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