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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,872.52, 7,308.15 and 1,950.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,872.52, 7,308.15 and 1,950.85 is: 2,926.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,872.52 : 7,308.15 = 1,950.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,872.52/7,308.15 = 1,950.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,872.52x = 7,308.15 × 1,950.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,872.52x = 14,257,104.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,257,104.43/4,872.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,926.02

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