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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,735.38, 7,096.90 and 2,541.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,735.38, 7,096.90 and 2,541.54 is: 3,809.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,735.38 : 7,096.90 = 2,541.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,735.38/7,096.90 = 2,541.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,735.38x = 7,096.90 × 2,541.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,735.38x = 18,037,055.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,037,055.23/4,735.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,809.00

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