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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,887.93, 7,332.90 and 1,966.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,887.93, 7,332.90 and 1,966.23 is: 2,949.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,887.93 : 7,332.90 = 1,966.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,887.93/7,332.90 = 1,966.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,887.93x = 7,332.90 × 1,966.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,887.93x = 14,418,167.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,418,167.97/4,887.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,949.75

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