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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,954.98, 6,837.66 and 2,964.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,954.98, 6,837.66 and 2,964.36 is: 4,090.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,954.98 : 6,837.66 = 2,964.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,954.98/6,837.66 = 2,964.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,954.98x = 6,837.66 × 2,964.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,954.98x = 20,269,251.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,269,251.61/4,954.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,090.69

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