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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,960.29, 7,437.80 and 2,183.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,960.29, 7,437.80 and 2,183.75 is: 3,274.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,960.29 : 7,437.80 = 2,183.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,960.29/7,437.80 = 2,183.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,960.29x = 7,437.80 × 2,183.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,960.29x = 16,242,264.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,242,264.02/4,960.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,274.46

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