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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,665.94, 6,998.80 and 1,891.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,665.94, 6,998.80 and 1,891.87 is: 2,837.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,665.94 : 6,998.80 = 1,891.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,665.94/6,998.80 = 1,891.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,665.94x = 6,998.80 × 1,891.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,665.94x = 13,240,819.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,240,819.76/4,665.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,837.76

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