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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,966.41, 7,449.83 and 1,268.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,966.41, 7,449.83 and 1,268.75 is: 1,903.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,966.41 : 7,449.83 = 1,268.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,966.41/7,449.83 = 1,268.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,966.41x = 7,449.83 × 1,268.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,966.41x = 9,451,928.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,451,928.22/4,966.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,903.17

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