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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,930.94, 7,396.76 and 1,553.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,930.94, 7,396.76 and 1,553.45 is: 2,330.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,930.94 : 7,396.76 = 1,553.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,930.94/7,396.76 = 1,553.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,930.94x = 7,396.76 × 1,553.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,930.94x = 11,490,463.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,490,463.72/4,930.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,330.28

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