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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,663.44, 6,993.40 and 1,889.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,663.44, 6,993.40 and 1,889.24 is: 2,833.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,663.44 : 6,993.40 = 1,889.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,663.44/6,993.40 = 1,889.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,663.44x = 6,993.40 × 1,889.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,663.44x = 13,212,211.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,212,211.02/4,663.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,833.15

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