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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,665.08, 6,996.98 and 1,891.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,665.08, 6,996.98 and 1,891.76 is: 2,837.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,665.08 : 6,996.98 = 1,891.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,665.08/6,996.98 = 1,891.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,665.08x = 6,996.98 × 1,891.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,665.08x = 13,236,606.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,236,606.88/4,665.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,837.38

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