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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,903.70, 7,357.35 and 2,561.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,903.70, 7,357.35 and 2,561.18 is: 3,842.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,903.70 : 7,357.35 = 2,561.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,903.70/7,357.35 = 2,561.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,903.70x = 7,357.35 × 2,561.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,903.70x = 18,843,497.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,843,497.67/4,903.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,842.71

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