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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,701.51, 7,052.28 and 1,927.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,701.51, 7,052.28 and 1,927.71 is: 2,891.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,701.51 : 7,052.28 = 1,927.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,701.51/7,052.28 = 1,927.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,701.51x = 7,052.28 × 1,927.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,701.51x = 13,594,750.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,594,750.68/4,701.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,891.57

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