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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,951.46, 7,425.90 and 1,441.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,951.46, 7,425.90 and 1,441.46 is: 2,161.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,951.46 : 7,425.90 = 1,441.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,951.46/7,425.90 = 1,441.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,951.46x = 7,425.90 × 1,441.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,951.46x = 10,704,137.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,704,137.81/4,951.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,161.81

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