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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,820.96, 7,235.52 and 1,901.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,820.96, 7,235.52 and 1,901.31 is: 2,853.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,820.96 : 7,235.52 = 1,901.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,820.96/7,235.52 = 1,901.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,820.96x = 7,235.52 × 1,901.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,820.96x = 13,756,966.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,756,966.53/4,820.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,853.58

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