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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,930.44, 7,396.14 and 1,852.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,930.44, 7,396.14 and 1,852.44 is: 2,778.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,930.44 : 7,396.14 = 1,852.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,930.44/7,396.14 = 1,852.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,930.44x = 7,396.14 × 1,852.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,930.44x = 13,700,905.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,700,905.58/4,930.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,778.84

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