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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,909.65, 7,366.43 and 1,789.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,909.65, 7,366.43 and 1,789.88 is: 2,685.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,909.65 : 7,366.43 = 1,789.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,909.65/7,366.43 = 1,789.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,909.65x = 7,366.43 × 1,789.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,909.65x = 13,184,979.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,184,979.95/4,909.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,685.52

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