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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,956.80, 7,431.08 and 2,322.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,956.80, 7,431.08 and 2,322.96 is: 3,482.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,956.80 : 7,431.08 = 2,322.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,956.80/7,431.08 = 2,322.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,956.80x = 7,431.08 × 2,322.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,956.80x = 17,262,101.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,262,101.60/4,956.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,482.51

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