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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,890.72, 7,337.52 and 1,812

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,890.72, 7,337.52 and 1,812 is: 2,718.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,890.72 : 7,337.52 = 1,812 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,890.72/7,337.52 = 1,812/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,890.72x = 7,337.52 × 1,812
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,890.72x = 13,295,586.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,295,586.24/4,890.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,718.53

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