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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,955, 7,432.50 and 1,877

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,955, 7,432.50 and 1,877 is: 2,815.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,955 : 7,432.50 = 1,877 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,955/7,432.50 = 1,877/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,955x = 7,432.50 × 1,877
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,955x = 13,950,802.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,950,802.50/4,955
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,815.50

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