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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,950.71, 7,425.70 and 1,829.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,950.71, 7,425.70 and 1,829.26 is: 2,743.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,950.71 : 7,425.70 = 1,829.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,950.71/7,425.70 = 1,829.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,950.71x = 7,425.70 × 1,829.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,950.71x = 13,583,524.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,583,524.95/4,950.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,743.75

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