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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,886.92, 7,330.58 and 2,514.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,886.92, 7,330.58 and 2,514.38 is: 3,771.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,886.92 : 7,330.58 = 2,514.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,886.92/7,330.58 = 2,514.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,886.92x = 7,330.58 × 2,514.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,886.92x = 18,431,823.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,431,823.94/4,886.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,771.66

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