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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,494.83, 6,739.31 and 2,154.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,494.83, 6,739.31 and 2,154.77 is: 3,230.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,494.83 : 6,739.31 = 2,154.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,494.83/6,739.31 = 2,154.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,494.83x = 6,739.31 × 2,154.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,494.83x = 14,521,618.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,521,618.54/4,494.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,230.74

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