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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,872.81, 7,308.14 and 1,950.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,872.81, 7,308.14 and 1,950.33 is: 2,925.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,872.81 : 7,308.14 = 1,950.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,872.81/7,308.14 = 1,950.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,872.81x = 7,308.14 × 1,950.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,872.81x = 14,253,274.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,253,274.93/4,872.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,925.06

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