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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,954.38, 7,433.99 and 2,180.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,954.38, 7,433.99 and 2,180.71 is: 3,272.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,954.38 : 7,433.99 = 2,180.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,954.38/7,433.99 = 2,180.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,954.38x = 7,433.99 × 2,180.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,954.38x = 16,211,328.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,211,328.26/4,954.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,272.12

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