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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,885.65, 7,327.89 and 1,376.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,885.65, 7,327.89 and 1,376.01 is: 2,063.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,885.65 : 7,327.89 = 1,376.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,885.65/7,327.89 = 1,376.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,885.65x = 7,327.89 × 1,376.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,885.65x = 10,083,249.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,083,249.92/4,885.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,063.85

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