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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,886.67, 7,330.77 and 2,114.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,886.67, 7,330.77 and 2,114.19 is: 3,171.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,886.67 : 7,330.77 = 2,114.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,886.67/7,330.77 = 2,114.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,886.67x = 7,330.77 × 2,114.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,886.67x = 15,498,640.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,498,640.63/4,886.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,171.62

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