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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,882.49, 7,323.89 and 2,108.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,882.49, 7,323.89 and 2,108.64 is: 3,163.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,882.49 : 7,323.89 = 2,108.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,882.49/7,323.89 = 2,108.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,882.49x = 7,323.89 × 2,108.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,882.49x = 15,443,464.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,443,464.33/4,882.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,163.03

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