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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,835.93, 7,249.03 and 2,640.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,835.93, 7,249.03 and 2,640.11 is: 3,957.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,835.93 : 7,249.03 = 2,640.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,835.93/7,249.03 = 2,640.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,835.93x = 7,249.03 × 2,640.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,835.93x = 19,138,193.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,138,193.75/4,835.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,957.50

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