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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,944.43, 7,416.65 and 2,170.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,944.43, 7,416.65 and 2,170.45 is: 3,255.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,944.43 : 7,416.65 = 2,170.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,944.43/7,416.65 = 2,170.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,944.43x = 7,416.65 × 2,170.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,944.43x = 16,097,467.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,097,467.99/4,944.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,255.68

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