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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,926.52, 7,390.96 and 1,463.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,926.52, 7,390.96 and 1,463.76 is: 2,195.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,926.52 : 7,390.96 = 1,463.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,926.52/7,390.96 = 1,463.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,926.52x = 7,390.96 × 1,463.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,926.52x = 10,818,591.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,818,591.61/4,926.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,195.99

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