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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,901.79, 7,361.55 and 3,056.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,901.79, 7,361.55 and 3,056.49 is: 4,590.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,901.79 : 7,361.55 = 3,056.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,901.79/7,361.55 = 3,056.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,901.79x = 7,361.55 × 3,056.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,901.79x = 22,500,503.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,500,503.96/4,901.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,590.26

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