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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,901.76, 7,358.40 and 3,057.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,901.76, 7,358.40 and 3,057.12 is: 4,589.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,901.76 : 7,358.40 = 3,057.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,901.76/7,358.40 = 3,057.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,901.76x = 7,358.40 × 3,057.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,901.76x = 22,495,511.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,495,511.81/4,901.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,589.27

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