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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,954.41, 7,433.67 and 2,319.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,954.41, 7,433.67 and 2,319.99 is: 3,480.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,954.41 : 7,433.67 = 2,319.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,954.41/7,433.67 = 2,319.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,954.41x = 7,433.67 × 2,319.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,954.41x = 17,246,040.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,246,040.06/4,954.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,480.95

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