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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,663.37, 6,995.36 and 1,891.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,663.37, 6,995.36 and 1,891.35 is: 2,837.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,663.37 : 6,995.36 = 1,891.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,663.37/6,995.36 = 1,891.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,663.37x = 6,995.36 × 1,891.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,663.37x = 13,230,678.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,230,678.86/4,663.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,837.15

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