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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,955.72, 7,435.74 and 1,877

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,955.72, 7,435.74 and 1,877 is: 2,816.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,955.72 : 7,435.74 = 1,877 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,955.72/7,435.74 = 1,877/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,955.72x = 7,435.74 × 1,877
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,955.72x = 13,956,883.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,956,883.98/4,955.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,816.32

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