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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,882.69, 7,326.61 and 2,663.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,882.69, 7,326.61 and 2,663.12 is: 3,996.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,882.69 : 7,326.61 = 2,663.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,882.69/7,326.61 = 2,663.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,882.69x = 7,326.61 × 2,663.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,882.69x = 19,511,641.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,511,641.62/4,882.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,996.08

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