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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,660.49, 6,990.99 and 1,887.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,660.49, 6,990.99 and 1,887.09 is: 2,830.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,660.49 : 6,990.99 = 1,887.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,660.49/6,990.99 = 1,887.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,660.49x = 6,990.99 × 1,887.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,660.49x = 13,192,627.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,192,627.32/4,660.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,830.74

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