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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,976.96, 7,465.19 and 1,856.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,976.96, 7,465.19 and 1,856.72 is: 2,784.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,976.96 : 7,465.19 = 1,856.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,976.96/7,465.19 = 1,856.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,976.96x = 7,465.19 × 1,856.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,976.96x = 13,860,767.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,860,767.58/4,976.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,784.99

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