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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,888.94, 7,333.50 and 1,191.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,888.94, 7,333.50 and 1,191.18 is: 1,786.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,888.94 : 7,333.50 = 1,191.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,888.94/7,333.50 = 1,191.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,888.94x = 7,333.50 × 1,191.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,888.94x = 8,735,550.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,735,550.50/4,888.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,786.80

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