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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,955.91, 7,431.75 and 2,614.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,955.91, 7,431.75 and 2,614.44 is: 3,920.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,955.91 : 7,431.75 = 2,614.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,955.91/7,431.75 = 2,614.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,955.91x = 7,431.75 × 2,614.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,955.91x = 19,429,864.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,429,864.47/4,955.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,920.54

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