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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,985.41, 7,463.64 and 2,899.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,985.41, 7,463.64 and 2,899.06 is: 4,340.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,985.41 : 7,463.64 = 2,899.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,985.41/7,463.64 = 2,899.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,985.41x = 7,463.64 × 2,899.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,985.41x = 21,637,540.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,637,540.18/4,985.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,340.17

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