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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,886.96, 7,333.68 and 2,580.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,886.96, 7,333.68 and 2,580.08 is: 3,871.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,886.96 : 7,333.68 = 2,580.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,886.96/7,333.68 = 2,580.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,886.96x = 7,333.68 × 2,580.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,886.96x = 18,921,481.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,921,481.09/4,886.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,871.83

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