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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,961.66, 7,438.08 and 1,885.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,961.66, 7,438.08 and 1,885.82 is: 2,827.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,961.66 : 7,438.08 = 1,885.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,961.66/7,438.08 = 1,885.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,961.66x = 7,438.08 × 1,885.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,961.66x = 14,026,880.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,026,880.03/4,961.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,827.05

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