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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,961.41, 7,430.70 and 2,765.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,961.41, 7,430.70 and 2,765.27 is: 4,141.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,961.41 : 7,430.70 = 2,765.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,961.41/7,430.70 = 2,765.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,961.41x = 7,430.70 × 2,765.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,961.41x = 20,547,920.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,547,920.74/4,961.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,141.55

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