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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,711.91, 7,069.49 and 2,954.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,711.91, 7,069.49 and 2,954.81 is: 4,433.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,711.91 : 7,069.49 = 2,954.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,711.91/7,069.49 = 2,954.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,711.91x = 7,069.49 × 2,954.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,711.91x = 20,888,971.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,888,971.79/4,711.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,433.23

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