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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,763.93, 7,147.71 and 1,989.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,763.93, 7,147.71 and 1,989.81 is: 2,985.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,763.93 : 7,147.71 = 1,989.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,763.93/7,147.71 = 1,989.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,763.93x = 7,147.71 × 1,989.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,763.93x = 14,222,584.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,222,584.84/4,763.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,985.48

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