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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,882.67, 7,323.24 and 1,762.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,882.67, 7,323.24 and 1,762.19 is: 2,643.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,882.67 : 7,323.24 = 1,762.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,882.67/7,323.24 = 1,762.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,882.67x = 7,323.24 × 1,762.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,882.67x = 12,904,940.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,904,940.30/4,882.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,643.01

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