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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,991.03, 7,482.47 and 1,869.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,991.03, 7,482.47 and 1,869.28 is: 2,802.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,991.03 : 7,482.47 = 1,869.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,991.03/7,482.47 = 1,869.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,991.03x = 7,482.47 × 1,869.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,991.03x = 13,986,831.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,986,831.52/4,991.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,802.39

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