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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,991.67, 7,487.46 and 1,913.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,991.67, 7,487.46 and 1,913.67 is: 2,870.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,991.67 : 7,487.46 = 1,913.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,991.67/7,487.46 = 1,913.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,991.67x = 7,487.46 × 1,913.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,991.67x = 14,328,527.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,328,527.58/4,991.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,870.49

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