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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,905.31, 7,355.56 and 2,441.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,905.31, 7,355.56 and 2,441.53 is: 3,661.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,905.31 : 7,355.56 = 2,441.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,905.31/7,355.56 = 2,441.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,905.31x = 7,355.56 × 2,441.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,905.31x = 17,958,820.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,958,820.41/4,905.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,661.10

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