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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,887, 7,330.51 and 1,377.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,887, 7,330.51 and 1,377.01 is: 2,065.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,887 : 7,330.51 = 1,377.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,887/7,330.51 = 1,377.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,887x = 7,330.51 × 1,377.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,887x = 10,094,185.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,094,185.58/4,887
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,065.52

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