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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,875.06, 7,312.59 and 1,955.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,875.06, 7,312.59 and 1,955.42 is: 2,933.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,875.06 : 7,312.59 = 1,955.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,875.06/7,312.59 = 1,955.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,875.06x = 7,312.59 × 1,955.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,875.06x = 14,299,175.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,299,175.60/4,875.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,933.13

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