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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,932.74, 7,396.58 and 1,811.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,932.74, 7,396.58 and 1,811.94 is: 2,716.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,932.74 : 7,396.58 = 1,811.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,932.74/7,396.58 = 1,811.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,932.74x = 7,396.58 × 1,811.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,932.74x = 13,402,150.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,402,150.11/4,932.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,716.98

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