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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,882.06, 7,325.67 and 2,662.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,882.06, 7,325.67 and 2,662.49 is: 3,995.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,882.06 : 7,325.67 = 2,662.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,882.06/7,325.67 = 2,662.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,882.06x = 7,325.67 × 2,662.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,882.06x = 19,504,551.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,504,551.42/4,882.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,995.15

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