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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,945.64, 7,414.96 and 2,310.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,945.64, 7,414.96 and 2,310.35 is: 3,463.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,945.64 : 7,414.96 = 2,310.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,945.64/7,414.96 = 2,310.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,945.64x = 7,414.96 × 2,310.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,945.64x = 17,131,152.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,131,152.84/4,945.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,463.89

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