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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,875.84, 7,314.30 and 1,954.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,875.84, 7,314.30 and 1,954.44 is: 2,931.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,875.84 : 7,314.30 = 1,954.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,875.84/7,314.30 = 1,954.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,875.84x = 7,314.30 × 1,954.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,875.84x = 14,295,360.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,295,360.49/4,875.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,931.88

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