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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,888.92, 7,332.62 and 1,768.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,888.92, 7,332.62 and 1,768.44 is: 2,652.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,888.92 : 7,332.62 = 1,768.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,888.92/7,332.62 = 1,768.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,888.92x = 7,332.62 × 1,768.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,888.92x = 12,967,289.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,967,289.67/4,888.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,652.38

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