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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,926.46, 7,390.92 and 1,463.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,926.46, 7,390.92 and 1,463.71 is: 2,195.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,926.46 : 7,390.92 = 1,463.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,926.46/7,390.92 = 1,463.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,926.46x = 7,390.92 × 1,463.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,926.46x = 10,818,163.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,818,163.51/4,926.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,195.93

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