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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,944.63, 7,417.35 and 2,170.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,944.63, 7,417.35 and 2,170.92 is: 3,256.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,944.63 : 7,417.35 = 2,170.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,944.63/7,417.35 = 2,170.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,944.63x = 7,417.35 × 2,170.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,944.63x = 16,102,473.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,102,473.46/4,944.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,256.56

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