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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,961.41, 7,437.96 and 1,839.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,961.41, 7,437.96 and 1,839.67 is: 2,757.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,961.41 : 7,437.96 = 1,839.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,961.41/7,437.96 = 1,839.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,961.41x = 7,437.96 × 1,839.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,961.41x = 13,683,373.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,683,373.28/4,961.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,757.96

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