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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,964.22, 7,439.43 and 2,186.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,964.22, 7,439.43 and 2,186.73 is: 3,277.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,964.22 : 7,439.43 = 2,186.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,964.22/7,439.43 = 2,186.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,964.22x = 7,439.43 × 2,186.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,964.22x = 16,268,024.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,268,024.76/4,964.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,277.06

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