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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,954.67, 6,837.65 and 2,964.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,954.67, 6,837.65 and 2,964.84 is: 4,091.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,954.67 : 6,837.65 = 2,964.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,954.67/6,837.65 = 2,964.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,954.67x = 6,837.65 × 2,964.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,954.67x = 20,272,545.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,272,545.64/4,954.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,091.61

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