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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,807.88, 7,210.08 and 1,687.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,807.88, 7,210.08 and 1,687.08 is: 2,530.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,807.88 : 7,210.08 = 1,687.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,807.88/7,210.08 = 1,687.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,807.88x = 7,210.08 × 1,687.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,807.88x = 12,163,981.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,163,981.77/4,807.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,530.01

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