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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,930.06, 7,398.74 and 1,812

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,930.06, 7,398.74 and 1,812 is: 2,719.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,930.06 : 7,398.74 = 1,812 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,930.06/7,398.74 = 1,812/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,930.06x = 7,398.74 × 1,812
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,930.06x = 13,406,514.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,406,514.62/4,930.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,719.34

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