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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,995.64, 7,495.60 and 1,877.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,995.64, 7,495.60 and 1,877.14 is: 2,816.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,995.64 : 7,495.60 = 1,877.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,995.64/7,495.60 = 1,877.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,995.64x = 7,495.60 × 1,877.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,995.64x = 14,070,290.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,070,290.58/4,995.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,816.51

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