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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,940.88, 7,396.94 and 2,595.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,940.88, 7,396.94 and 2,595.34 is: 3,885.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,940.88 : 7,396.94 = 2,595.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,940.88/7,396.94 = 2,595.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,940.88x = 7,396.94 × 2,595.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,940.88x = 19,197,574.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,197,574.26/4,940.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,885.46

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