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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,953.50, 7,430.26 and 1,305.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,953.50, 7,430.26 and 1,305.50 is: 1,958.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,953.50 : 7,430.26 = 1,305.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,953.50/7,430.26 = 1,305.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,953.50x = 7,430.26 × 1,305.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,953.50x = 9,700,204.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,700,204.43/4,953.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,958.25

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