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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,954.29, 7,427.34 and 2,320.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,954.29, 7,427.34 and 2,320.44 is: 3,478.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,954.29 : 7,427.34 = 2,320.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,954.29/7,427.34 = 2,320.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,954.29x = 7,427.34 × 2,320.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,954.29x = 17,234,696.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,234,696.83/4,954.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,478.74

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