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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,964.68, 7,444.98 and 1,844.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,964.68, 7,444.98 and 1,844.90 is: 2,766.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,964.68 : 7,444.98 = 1,844.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,964.68/7,444.98 = 1,844.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,964.68x = 7,444.98 × 1,844.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,964.68x = 13,735,243.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,735,243.60/4,964.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,766.59

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