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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,922.62, 7,382.66 and 1,459.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,922.62, 7,382.66 and 1,459.06 is: 2,188.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,922.62 : 7,382.66 = 1,459.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,922.62/7,382.66 = 1,459.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,922.62x = 7,382.66 × 1,459.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,922.62x = 10,771,710.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,771,710.63/4,922.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,188.21

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