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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,955.54, 6,838.74 and 2,966.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,955.54, 6,838.74 and 2,966.18 is: 4,093.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,955.54 : 6,838.74 = 2,966.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,955.54/6,838.74 = 2,966.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,955.54x = 6,838.74 × 2,966.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,955.54x = 20,284,933.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,284,933.81/4,955.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,093.39

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