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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,915.91, 7,373.45 and 1,627.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,915.91, 7,373.45 and 1,627.92 is: 2,441.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,915.91 : 7,373.45 = 1,627.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,915.91/7,373.45 = 1,627.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,915.91x = 7,373.45 × 1,627.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,915.91x = 12,003,378.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,003,378.58/4,915.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,441.74

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