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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,887.74, 7,332.96 and 2,113.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,887.74, 7,332.96 and 2,113.22 is: 3,170.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,887.74 : 7,332.96 = 2,113.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,887.74/7,332.96 = 2,113.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,887.74x = 7,332.96 × 2,113.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,887.74x = 15,496,157.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,496,157.73/4,887.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,170.41

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