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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,883.57, 7,327.92 and 2,664

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,883.57, 7,327.92 and 2,664 is: 3,997.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,883.57 : 7,327.92 = 2,664 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,883.57/7,327.92 = 2,664/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,883.57x = 7,327.92 × 2,664
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,883.57x = 19,521,578.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,521,578.88/4,883.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,997.40

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