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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,929.64, 7,394.27 and 1,231.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,929.64, 7,394.27 and 1,231.87 is: 1,847.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,929.64 : 7,394.27 = 1,231.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,929.64/7,394.27 = 1,231.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,929.64x = 7,394.27 × 1,231.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,929.64x = 9,108,754.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,108,754.74/4,929.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,847.75

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