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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,960.66, 7,436.58 and 1,884.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,960.66, 7,436.58 and 1,884.82 is: 2,825.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,960.66 : 7,436.58 = 1,884.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,960.66/7,436.58 = 1,884.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,960.66x = 7,436.58 × 1,884.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,960.66x = 14,016,614.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,016,614.72/4,960.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,825.55

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