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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,915.86, 7,371.17 and 1,954.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,915.86, 7,371.17 and 1,954.19 is: 2,930.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,915.86 : 7,371.17 = 1,954.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,915.86/7,371.17 = 1,954.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,915.86x = 7,371.17 × 1,954.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,915.86x = 14,404,620.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,404,620.08/4,915.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,930.23

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