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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,805.83, 7,204.47 and 1,886.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,805.83, 7,204.47 and 1,886.17 is: 2,827.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,805.83 : 7,204.47 = 1,886.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,805.83/7,204.47 = 1,886.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,805.83x = 7,204.47 × 1,886.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,805.83x = 13,588,855.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,588,855.18/4,805.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,827.58

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