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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,930.43, 7,396.38 and 1,809.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,930.43, 7,396.38 and 1,809.73 is: 2,714.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,930.43 : 7,396.38 = 1,809.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,930.43/7,396.38 = 1,809.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,930.43x = 7,396.38 × 1,809.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,930.43x = 13,385,450.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,385,450.78/4,930.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,714.86

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