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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,926.56, 7,388.58 and 1,463

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,926.56, 7,388.58 and 1,463 is: 2,194.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,926.56 : 7,388.58 = 1,463 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,926.56/7,388.58 = 1,463/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,926.56x = 7,388.58 × 1,463
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,926.56x = 10,809,492.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,809,492.54/4,926.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,194.13

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