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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,995.60, 7,497.27 and 1,878.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,995.60, 7,497.27 and 1,878.44 is: 2,819.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,995.60 : 7,497.27 = 1,878.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,995.60/7,497.27 = 1,878.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,995.60x = 7,497.27 × 1,878.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,995.60x = 14,083,171.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,083,171.86/4,995.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,819.12

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