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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,953.22, 7,425.07 and 2,179.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,953.22, 7,425.07 and 2,179.37 is: 3,266.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,953.22 : 7,425.07 = 2,179.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,953.22/7,425.07 = 2,179.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,953.22x = 7,425.07 × 2,179.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,953.22x = 16,181,987.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,181,987.92/4,953.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,266.96

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