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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,912.76, 7,371.06 and 1,835

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,912.76, 7,371.06 and 1,835 is: 2,753.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,912.76 : 7,371.06 = 1,835 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,912.76/7,371.06 = 1,835/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,912.76x = 7,371.06 × 1,835
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,912.76x = 13,525,895.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,525,895.10/4,912.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,753.22

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