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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,901.41, 7,350.49 and 3,502.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,901.41, 7,350.49 and 3,502.95 is: 5,253.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,901.41 : 7,350.49 = 3,502.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,901.41/7,350.49 = 3,502.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,901.41x = 7,350.49 × 3,502.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,901.41x = 25,748,398.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,748,398.95/4,901.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,253.26

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