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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,761.32, 7,141.94 and 2,654.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,761.32, 7,141.94 and 2,654.24 is: 3,981.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,761.32 : 7,141.94 = 2,654.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,761.32/7,141.94 = 2,654.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,761.32x = 7,141.94 × 2,654.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,761.32x = 18,956,422.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,956,422.83/4,761.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,981.34

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