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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,956.84, 7,433.24 and 2,145.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,956.84, 7,433.24 and 2,145.84 is: 3,217.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,956.84 : 7,433.24 = 2,145.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,956.84/7,433.24 = 2,145.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,956.84x = 7,433.24 × 2,145.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,956.84x = 15,950,532.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,950,532.99/4,956.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,217.88

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