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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,966.26, 7,437.97 and 2,881.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,966.26, 7,437.97 and 2,881.09 is: 4,315.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,966.26 : 7,437.97 = 2,881.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,966.26/7,437.97 = 2,881.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,966.26x = 7,437.97 × 2,881.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,966.26x = 21,429,460.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,429,460.99/4,966.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,315.01

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