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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,955.16, 7,434.06 and 2,182.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,955.16, 7,434.06 and 2,182.41 is: 3,274.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,955.16 : 7,434.06 = 2,182.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,955.16/7,434.06 = 2,182.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,955.16x = 7,434.06 × 2,182.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,955.16x = 16,224,166.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,224,166.88/4,955.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,274.20

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