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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,961.85, 7,444.71 and 2,186.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,961.85, 7,444.71 and 2,186.57 is: 3,280.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,961.85 : 7,444.71 = 2,186.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,961.85/7,444.71 = 2,186.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,961.85x = 7,444.71 × 2,186.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,961.85x = 16,278,379.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,278,379.54/4,961.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,280.71

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