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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,954.57, 7,432.14 and 2,182.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,954.57, 7,432.14 and 2,182.54 is: 3,273.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,954.57 : 7,432.14 = 2,182.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,954.57/7,432.14 = 2,182.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,954.57x = 7,432.14 × 2,182.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,954.57x = 16,220,942.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,220,942.84/4,954.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,273.94

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