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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,875.48, 7,313.52 and 1,953.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,875.48, 7,313.52 and 1,953.41 is: 2,930.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,875.48 : 7,313.52 = 1,953.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,875.48/7,313.52 = 1,953.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,875.48x = 7,313.52 × 1,953.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,875.48x = 14,286,266.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,286,266.54/4,875.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,930.23

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