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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,668.87, 7,005.74 and 1,897.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,668.87, 7,005.74 and 1,897.59 is: 2,847.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,668.87 : 7,005.74 = 1,897.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,668.87/7,005.74 = 1,897.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,668.87x = 7,005.74 × 1,897.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,668.87x = 13,294,012.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,294,012.68/4,668.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,847.37

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