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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,955.07, 7,432.89 and 2,183.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,955.07, 7,432.89 and 2,183.04 is: 3,274.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,955.07 : 7,432.89 = 2,183.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,955.07/7,432.89 = 2,183.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,955.07x = 7,432.89 × 2,183.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,955.07x = 16,226,296.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,226,296.19/4,955.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,274.69

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