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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,883.70, 7,326.90 and 2,111.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,883.70, 7,326.90 and 2,111.70 is: 3,168.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,883.70 : 7,326.90 = 2,111.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,883.70/7,326.90 = 2,111.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,883.70x = 7,326.90 × 2,111.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,883.70x = 15,472,214.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,472,214.73/4,883.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,168.13

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