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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,855.97, 7,287.60 and 1,932.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,855.97, 7,287.60 and 1,932.68 is: 2,900.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,855.97 : 7,287.60 = 1,932.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,855.97/7,287.60 = 1,932.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,855.97x = 7,287.60 × 1,932.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,855.97x = 14,084,598.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,084,598.77/4,855.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,900.47

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