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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,906.59, 7,360.44 and 1,788.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,906.59, 7,360.44 and 1,788.04 is: 2,682.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,906.59 : 7,360.44 = 1,788.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,906.59/7,360.44 = 1,788.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,906.59x = 7,360.44 × 1,788.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,906.59x = 13,160,761.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,160,761.14/4,906.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,682.26

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