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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,960.80, 7,439.04 and 2,186.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,960.80, 7,439.04 and 2,186.04 is: 3,278.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,960.80 : 7,439.04 = 2,186.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,960.80/7,439.04 = 2,186.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,960.80x = 7,439.04 × 2,186.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,960.80x = 16,262,039.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,262,039.00/4,960.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,278.11

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