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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,411.98, 6,616.12 and 1,878

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,411.98, 6,616.12 and 1,878 is: 2,816.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,411.98 : 6,616.12 = 1,878 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,411.98/6,616.12 = 1,878/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,411.98x = 6,616.12 × 1,878
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,411.98x = 12,425,073.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,425,073.36/4,411.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,816.21

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