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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,958.11, 7,430.64 and 2,325.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,958.11, 7,430.64 and 2,325.21 is: 3,484.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,958.11 : 7,430.64 = 2,325.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,958.11/7,430.64 = 2,325.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,958.11x = 7,430.64 × 2,325.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,958.11x = 17,277,761.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,277,761.85/4,958.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,484.75

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