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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,886.86, 7,330.83 and 2,113.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,886.86, 7,330.83 and 2,113.84 is: 3,170.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,886.86 : 7,330.83 = 2,113.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,886.86/7,330.83 = 2,113.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,886.86x = 7,330.83 × 2,113.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,886.86x = 15,496,201.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,496,201.69/4,886.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,170.99

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