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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,915.97, 7,376.96 and 1,953.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,915.97, 7,376.96 and 1,953.91 is: 2,932.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,915.97 : 7,376.96 = 1,953.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,915.97/7,376.96 = 1,953.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,915.97x = 7,376.96 × 1,953.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,915.97x = 14,413,915.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,413,915.91/4,915.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,932.06

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