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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,925.82, 7,383.93 and 2,729.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,925.82, 7,383.93 and 2,729.95 is: 4,092.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,925.82 : 7,383.93 = 2,729.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,925.82/7,383.93 = 2,729.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,925.82x = 7,383.93 × 2,729.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,925.82x = 20,157,759.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,157,759.70/4,925.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,092.26

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