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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,925.63, 7,388.45 and 1,462.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,925.63, 7,388.45 and 1,462.88 is: 2,194.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,925.63 : 7,388.45 = 1,462.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,925.63/7,388.45 = 1,462.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,925.63x = 7,388.45 × 1,462.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,925.63x = 10,808,371.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,808,371.48/4,925.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,194.31

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