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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,955.28, 6,838.08 and 2,964.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,955.28, 6,838.08 and 2,964.66 is: 4,091.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,955.28 : 6,838.08 = 2,964.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,955.28/6,838.08 = 2,964.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,955.28x = 6,838.08 × 2,964.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,955.28x = 20,272,582.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,272,582.25/4,955.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,091.11

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