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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,946.62, 7,419.84 and 1,985.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,946.62, 7,419.84 and 1,985.73 is: 2,978.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,946.62 : 7,419.84 = 1,985.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,946.62/7,419.84 = 1,985.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,946.62x = 7,419.84 × 1,985.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,946.62x = 14,733,805.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,733,805.35/4,946.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,978.56

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