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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,955.63, 7,433.44 and 1,877.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,955.63, 7,433.44 and 1,877.63 is: 2,816.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,955.63 : 7,433.44 = 1,877.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,955.63/7,433.44 = 1,877.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,955.63x = 7,433.44 × 1,877.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,955.63x = 13,957,208.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,957,208.09/4,955.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,816.44

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