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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,954.41, 7,434.03 and 2,180.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,954.41, 7,434.03 and 2,180.73 is: 3,272.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,954.41 : 7,434.03 = 2,180.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,954.41/7,434.03 = 2,180.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,954.41x = 7,434.03 × 2,180.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,954.41x = 16,211,612.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,211,612.24/4,954.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,272.16

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