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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,964.70, 7,447.26 and 1,266.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,964.70, 7,447.26 and 1,266.96 is: 1,900.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,964.70 : 7,447.26 = 1,266.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,964.70/7,447.26 = 1,266.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,964.70x = 7,447.26 × 1,266.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,964.70x = 9,435,380.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,435,380.53/4,964.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,900.49

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