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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,961.43, 7,432.02 and 2,771.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,961.43, 7,432.02 and 2,771.33 is: 4,151.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,961.43 : 7,432.02 = 2,771.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,961.43/7,432.02 = 2,771.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,961.43x = 7,432.02 × 2,771.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,961.43x = 20,596,542.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,596,542.83/4,961.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,151.33

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