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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,907.48, 7,360.14 and 1,787

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,907.48, 7,360.14 and 1,787 is: 2,680.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,907.48 : 7,360.14 = 1,787 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,907.48/7,360.14 = 1,787/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,907.48x = 7,360.14 × 1,787
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,907.48x = 13,152,570.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,152,570.18/4,907.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,680.11

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