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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,925.38, 7,389.35 and 1,462.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,925.38, 7,389.35 and 1,462.63 is: 2,194.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,925.38 : 7,389.35 = 1,462.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,925.38/7,389.35 = 1,462.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,925.38x = 7,389.35 × 1,462.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,925.38x = 10,807,840.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,807,840.73/4,925.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,194.32

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