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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,906.82, 7,363.34 and 1,786.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,906.82, 7,363.34 and 1,786.52 is: 2,680.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,906.82 : 7,363.34 = 1,786.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,906.82/7,363.34 = 1,786.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,906.82x = 7,363.34 × 1,786.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,906.82x = 13,154,721.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,154,721.83/4,906.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,680.91

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