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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,965.99, 7,448.97 and 1,268.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,965.99, 7,448.97 and 1,268.28 is: 1,902.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,965.99 : 7,448.97 = 1,268.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,965.99/7,448.97 = 1,268.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,965.99x = 7,448.97 × 1,268.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,965.99x = 9,447,379.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,447,379.67/4,965.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,902.42

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