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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,885.94, 7,328.92 and 1,765.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,885.94, 7,328.92 and 1,765.94 is: 2,648.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,885.94 : 7,328.92 = 1,765.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,885.94/7,328.92 = 1,765.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,885.94x = 7,328.92 × 1,765.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,885.94x = 12,942,391.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,942,391.93/4,885.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,648.90

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