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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,901.54, 7,335.77 and 2,955.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,901.54, 7,335.77 and 2,955.11 is: 4,422.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,901.54 : 7,335.77 = 2,955.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,901.54/7,335.77 = 2,955.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,901.54x = 7,335.77 × 2,955.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,901.54x = 21,678,007.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,678,007.28/4,901.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,422.69

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