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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,954.95, 7,433.73 and 2,182.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,954.95, 7,433.73 and 2,182.23 is: 3,273.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,954.95 : 7,433.73 = 2,182.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,954.95/7,433.73 = 2,182.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,954.95x = 7,433.73 × 2,182.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,954.95x = 16,222,108.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,222,108.62/4,954.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,273.92

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