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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,725.04, 7,087.38 and 1,951

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,725.04, 7,087.38 and 1,951 is: 2,926.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,725.04 : 7,087.38 = 1,951 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,725.04/7,087.38 = 1,951/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,725.04x = 7,087.38 × 1,951
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,725.04x = 13,827,478.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,827,478.38/4,725.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,926.43

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