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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,975.37, 7,456.33 and 1,895.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,975.37, 7,456.33 and 1,895.69 is: 2,840.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,975.37 : 7,456.33 = 1,895.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,975.37/7,456.33 = 1,895.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,975.37x = 7,456.33 × 1,895.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,975.37x = 14,134,890.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,134,890.22/4,975.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,840.97

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