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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,936.58, 7,408.62 and 2,341.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,936.58, 7,408.62 and 2,341.34 is: 3,513.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,936.58 : 7,408.62 = 2,341.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,936.58/7,408.62 = 2,341.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,936.58x = 7,408.62 × 2,341.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,936.58x = 17,346,098.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,346,098.35/4,936.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,513.79

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