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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,953.41, 7,432.53 and 2,179.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,953.41, 7,432.53 and 2,179.73 is: 3,270.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,953.41 : 7,432.53 = 2,179.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,953.41/7,432.53 = 2,179.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,953.41x = 7,432.53 × 2,179.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,953.41x = 16,200,931.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,200,931.29/4,953.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,270.66

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