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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,989.11, 7,483.62 and 1,911.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,989.11, 7,483.62 and 1,911.11 is: 2,866.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,989.11 : 7,483.62 = 1,911.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,989.11/7,483.62 = 1,911.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,989.11x = 7,483.62 × 1,911.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,989.11x = 14,301,992.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,301,992.75/4,989.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,866.64

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