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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,851.94, 7,277.93 and 1,930.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,851.94, 7,277.93 and 1,930.27 is: 2,895.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,851.94 : 7,277.93 = 1,930.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,851.94/7,277.93 = 1,930.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,851.94x = 7,277.93 × 1,930.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,851.94x = 14,048,369.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,048,369.94/4,851.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,895.41

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