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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,753.73, 7,132.62 and 1,982.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,753.73, 7,132.62 and 1,982.45 is: 2,974.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,753.73 : 7,132.62 = 1,982.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,753.73/7,132.62 = 1,982.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,753.73x = 7,132.62 × 1,982.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,753.73x = 14,140,062.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,140,062.52/4,753.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,974.52

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