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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,901.91, 7,338.27 and 2,948.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,901.91, 7,338.27 and 2,948.19 is: 4,413.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,901.91 : 7,338.27 = 2,948.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,901.91/7,338.27 = 2,948.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,901.91x = 7,338.27 × 2,948.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,901.91x = 21,634,614.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,634,614.23/4,901.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,413.51

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