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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,966.01, 7,449.08 and 1,268.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,966.01, 7,449.08 and 1,268.27 is: 1,902.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,966.01 : 7,449.08 = 1,268.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,966.01/7,449.08 = 1,268.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,966.01x = 7,449.08 × 1,268.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,966.01x = 9,447,401.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,447,401.10/4,966.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,902.41

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