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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,951.32, 7,427.82 and 1,831.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,951.32, 7,427.82 and 1,831.34 is: 2,747.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,951.32 : 7,427.82 = 1,831.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,951.32/7,427.82 = 1,831.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,951.32x = 7,427.82 × 1,831.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,951.32x = 13,602,863.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,602,863.88/4,951.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,747.32

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