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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,664.94, 6,995.21 and 1,889.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,664.94, 6,995.21 and 1,889.50 is: 2,833.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,664.94 : 6,995.21 = 1,889.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,664.94/6,995.21 = 1,889.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,664.94x = 6,995.21 × 1,889.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,664.94x = 13,217,449.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,217,449.30/4,664.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,833.36

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