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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,835.66, 7,254.14 and 1,874.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,835.66, 7,254.14 and 1,874.03 is: 2,811.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,835.66 : 7,254.14 = 1,874.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,835.66/7,254.14 = 1,874.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,835.66x = 7,254.14 × 1,874.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,835.66x = 13,594,430.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,594,430.34/4,835.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,811.29

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