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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,925.54, 7,388.30 and 1,462.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,925.54, 7,388.30 and 1,462.78 is: 2,194.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,925.54 : 7,388.30 = 1,462.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,925.54/7,388.30 = 1,462.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,925.54x = 7,388.30 × 1,462.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,925.54x = 10,807,457.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,807,457.47/4,925.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,194.17

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