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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,957.59, 7,434.36 and 2,146.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,957.59, 7,434.36 and 2,146.59 is: 3,219.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,957.59 : 7,434.36 = 2,146.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,957.59/7,434.36 = 2,146.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,957.59x = 7,434.36 × 2,146.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,957.59x = 15,958,522.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,958,522.83/4,957.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,219.01

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