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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,316.45, 5,954.84 and 2,721.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,316.45, 5,954.84 and 2,721.84 is: 3,754.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,316.45 : 5,954.84 = 2,721.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,316.45/5,954.84 = 2,721.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,316.45x = 5,954.84 × 2,721.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,316.45x = 16,208,122.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,208,122.98/4,316.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,754.96

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