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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,910.06, 7,369.34 and 2,571.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,910.06, 7,369.34 and 2,571.69 is: 3,859.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,910.06 : 7,369.34 = 2,571.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,910.06/7,369.34 = 2,571.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,910.06x = 7,369.34 × 2,571.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,910.06x = 18,951,672.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,951,672.76/4,910.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,859.76

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