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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,982.63, 7,477.18 and 1,904.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,982.63, 7,477.18 and 1,904.63 is: 2,858.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,982.63 : 7,477.18 = 1,904.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,982.63/7,477.18 = 1,904.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,982.63x = 7,477.18 × 1,904.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,982.63x = 14,241,219.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,241,219.20/4,982.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,858.18

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