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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,731.41, 7,092.99 and 1,956.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,731.41, 7,092.99 and 1,956.35 is: 2,932.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,731.41 : 7,092.99 = 1,956.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,731.41/7,092.99 = 1,956.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,731.41x = 7,092.99 × 1,956.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,731.41x = 13,876,370.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,876,370.99/4,731.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,932.82

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