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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,901.25, 7,346.97 and 1,975.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,901.25, 7,346.97 and 1,975.53 is: 2,961.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,901.25 : 7,346.97 = 1,975.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,901.25/7,346.97 = 1,975.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,901.25x = 7,346.97 × 1,975.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,901.25x = 14,514,159.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,514,159.64/4,901.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,961.32

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