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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,886.41, 7,326.87 and 2,111.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,886.41, 7,326.87 and 2,111.35 is: 3,165.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,886.41 : 7,326.87 = 2,111.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,886.41/7,326.87 = 2,111.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,886.41x = 7,326.87 × 2,111.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,886.41x = 15,469,586.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,469,586.97/4,886.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,165.84

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