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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,950.87, 7,426.92 and 1,619.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,950.87, 7,426.92 and 1,619.04 is: 2,428.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,950.87 : 7,426.92 = 1,619.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,950.87/7,426.92 = 1,619.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,950.87x = 7,426.92 × 1,619.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,950.87x = 12,024,480.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,024,480.56/4,950.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,428.76

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