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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,727.93, 7,091.88 and 1,265.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,727.93, 7,091.88 and 1,265.18 is: 1,897.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,727.93 : 7,091.88 = 1,265.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,727.93/7,091.88 = 1,265.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,727.93x = 7,091.88 × 1,265.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,727.93x = 8,972,487.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,972,487.01/4,727.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,897.76

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