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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,966.06, 7,444.36 and 1,843.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,966.06, 7,444.36 and 1,843.93 is: 2,764.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,966.06 : 7,444.36 = 1,843.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,966.06/7,444.36 = 1,843.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,966.06x = 7,444.36 × 1,843.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,966.06x = 13,726,878.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,726,878.73/4,966.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,764.14

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