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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,929.95, 7,396.56 and 2,158.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,929.95, 7,396.56 and 2,158.44 is: 3,238.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,929.95 : 7,396.56 = 2,158.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,929.95/7,396.56 = 2,158.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,929.95x = 7,396.56 × 2,158.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,929.95x = 15,965,030.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,965,030.97/4,929.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,238.38

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