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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,966.42, 7,449.62 and 1,268.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,966.42, 7,449.62 and 1,268.65 is: 1,902.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,966.42 : 7,449.62 = 1,268.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,966.42/7,449.62 = 1,268.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,966.42x = 7,449.62 × 1,268.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,966.42x = 9,450,916.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,450,916.82/4,966.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,902.97

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