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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,907.16, 7,358.58 and 1,827

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,907.16, 7,358.58 and 1,827 is: 2,739.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,907.16 : 7,358.58 = 1,827 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,907.16/7,358.58 = 1,827/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,907.16x = 7,358.58 × 1,827
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,907.16x = 13,444,125.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,444,125.66/4,907.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,739.70

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