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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,930.16, 7,396.42 and 1,643.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,930.16, 7,396.42 and 1,643.28 is: 2,465.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,930.16 : 7,396.42 = 1,643.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,930.16/7,396.42 = 1,643.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,930.16x = 7,396.42 × 1,643.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,930.16x = 12,154,389.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,154,389.06/4,930.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,465.31

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