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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,876.81, 7,313.91 and 1,366.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,876.81, 7,313.91 and 1,366.62 is: 2,049.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,876.81 : 7,313.91 = 1,366.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,876.81/7,313.91 = 1,366.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,876.81x = 7,313.91 × 1,366.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,876.81x = 9,995,335.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,995,335.68/4,876.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,049.56

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