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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,954.68, 7,429.41 and 2,615.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,954.68, 7,429.41 and 2,615.94 is: 3,922.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,954.68 : 7,429.41 = 2,615.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,954.68/7,429.41 = 2,615.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,954.68x = 7,429.41 × 2,615.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,954.68x = 19,434,890.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,434,890.80/4,954.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,922.53

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