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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,929.42, 7,394.97 and 1,643.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,929.42, 7,394.97 and 1,643.34 is: 2,465.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,929.42 : 7,394.97 = 1,643.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,929.42/7,394.97 = 1,643.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,929.42x = 7,394.97 × 1,643.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,929.42x = 12,152,450.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,152,450.00/4,929.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,465.29

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