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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,755.38, 7,131.63 and 1,292.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,755.38, 7,131.63 and 1,292.18 is: 1,937.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,755.38 : 7,131.63 = 1,292.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,755.38/7,131.63 = 1,292.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,755.38x = 7,131.63 × 1,292.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,755.38x = 9,215,349.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,215,349.65/4,755.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,937.88

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