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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,872.66, 7,307.91 and 1,950.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,872.66, 7,307.91 and 1,950.18 is: 2,924.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,872.66 : 7,307.91 = 1,950.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,872.66/7,307.91 = 1,950.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,872.66x = 7,307.91 × 1,950.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,872.66x = 14,251,739.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,251,739.92/4,872.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,924.84

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