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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,873.76, 7,305.36 and 1,950.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,873.76, 7,305.36 and 1,950.56 is: 2,923.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,873.76 : 7,305.36 = 1,950.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,873.76/7,305.36 = 1,950.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,873.76x = 7,305.36 × 1,950.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,873.76x = 14,249,543.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,249,543.00/4,873.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,923.73

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