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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,950.16, 7,426.55 and 2,177.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,950.16, 7,426.55 and 2,177.38 is: 3,266.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,950.16 : 7,426.55 = 2,177.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,950.16/7,426.55 = 2,177.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,950.16x = 7,426.55 × 2,177.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,950.16x = 16,170,421.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,170,421.44/4,950.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,266.65

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