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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,960.27, 7,439.15 and 1,838.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,960.27, 7,439.15 and 1,838.55 is: 2,757.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,960.27 : 7,439.15 = 1,838.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,960.27/7,439.15 = 1,838.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,960.27x = 7,439.15 × 1,838.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,960.27x = 13,677,271.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,677,271.38/4,960.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,757.36

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