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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,555.72, 6,829.26 and 1,957

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,555.72, 6,829.26 and 1,957 is: 2,933.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,555.72 : 6,829.26 = 1,957 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,555.72/6,829.26 = 1,957/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,555.72x = 6,829.26 × 1,957
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,555.72x = 13,364,861.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,364,861.82/4,555.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,933.64

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