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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,955.65, 7,431.05 and 2,453.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,955.65, 7,431.05 and 2,453.94 is: 3,679.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,955.65 : 7,431.05 = 2,453.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,955.65/7,431.05 = 2,453.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,955.65x = 7,431.05 × 2,453.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,955.65x = 18,235,356.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,235,356.97/4,955.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,679.71

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