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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,881.94, 7,325.49 and 2,662.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,881.94, 7,325.49 and 2,662.37 is: 3,994.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,881.94 : 7,325.49 = 2,662.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,881.94/7,325.49 = 2,662.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,881.94x = 7,325.49 × 2,662.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,881.94x = 19,503,151.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,503,151.50/4,881.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,994.96

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