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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,954.39, 7,428.90 and 2,177.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,954.39, 7,428.90 and 2,177.81 is: 3,265.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,954.39 : 7,428.90 = 2,177.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,954.39/7,428.90 = 2,177.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,954.39x = 7,428.90 × 2,177.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,954.39x = 16,178,732.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,178,732.71/4,954.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,265.53

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