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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,895.44, 7,344.29 and 2,122.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,895.44, 7,344.29 and 2,122.58 is: 3,184.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,895.44 : 7,344.29 = 2,122.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,895.44/7,344.29 = 2,122.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,895.44x = 7,344.29 × 2,122.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,895.44x = 15,588,843.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,588,843.07/4,895.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,184.36

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