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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,873.52, 7,309.65 and 1,951.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,873.52, 7,309.65 and 1,951.85 is: 2,927.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,873.52 : 7,309.65 = 1,951.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,873.52/7,309.65 = 1,951.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,873.52x = 7,309.65 × 1,951.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,873.52x = 14,267,340.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,267,340.35/4,873.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,927.52

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