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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,855.37, 7,282.65 and 1,933.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,855.37, 7,282.65 and 1,933.84 is: 2,900.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,855.37 : 7,282.65 = 1,933.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,855.37/7,282.65 = 1,933.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,855.37x = 7,282.65 × 1,933.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,855.37x = 14,083,443.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,083,443.46/4,855.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,900.59

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