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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,884, 7,326.12 and 1,764.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,884, 7,326.12 and 1,764.27 is: 2,646.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,884 : 7,326.12 = 1,764.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,884/7,326.12 = 1,764.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,884x = 7,326.12 × 1,764.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,884x = 12,925,253.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,925,253.73/4,884
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,646.45

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