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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,965.66, 7,443.36 and 1,842.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,965.66, 7,443.36 and 1,842.84 is: 2,762.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,965.66 : 7,443.36 = 1,842.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,965.66/7,443.36 = 1,842.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,965.66x = 7,443.36 × 1,842.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,965.66x = 13,716,921.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,716,921.54/4,965.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,762.36

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