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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,995.37, 7,496.81 and 1,878.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,995.37, 7,496.81 and 1,878.45 is: 2,819.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,995.37 : 7,496.81 = 1,878.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,995.37/7,496.81 = 1,878.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,995.37x = 7,496.81 × 1,878.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,995.37x = 14,082,382.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,082,382.74/4,995.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,819.09

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