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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,966.62, 7,452.90 and 1,846.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,966.62, 7,452.90 and 1,846.10 is: 2,770.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,966.62 : 7,452.90 = 1,846.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,966.62/7,452.90 = 1,846.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,966.62x = 7,452.90 × 1,846.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,966.62x = 13,758,798.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,758,798.69/4,966.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,770.25

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