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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,966.81, 7,449.33 and 1,846.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,966.81, 7,449.33 and 1,846.08 is: 2,768.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,966.81 : 7,449.33 = 1,846.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,966.81/7,449.33 = 1,846.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,966.81x = 7,449.33 × 1,846.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,966.81x = 13,752,059.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,752,059.13/4,966.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,768.79

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