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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,995.62, 7,491.15 and 1,873.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,995.62, 7,491.15 and 1,873.22 is: 2,808.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,995.62 : 7,491.15 = 1,873.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,995.62/7,491.15 = 1,873.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,995.62x = 7,491.15 × 1,873.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,995.62x = 14,032,572.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,032,572.00/4,995.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,808.98

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