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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,662.63, 6,993.91 and 1,889.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,662.63, 6,993.91 and 1,889.28 is: 2,833.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,662.63 : 6,993.91 = 1,889.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,662.63/6,993.91 = 1,889.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,662.63x = 6,993.91 × 1,889.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,662.63x = 13,213,454.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,213,454.28/4,662.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,833.91

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