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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,887.83, 7,335.53 and 1,968.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,887.83, 7,335.53 and 1,968.59 is: 2,954.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,887.83 : 7,335.53 = 1,968.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,887.83/7,335.53 = 1,968.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,887.83x = 7,335.53 × 1,968.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,887.83x = 14,440,604.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,440,604.48/4,887.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,954.40

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