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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,942.53, 7,412.27 and 2,601.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,942.53, 7,412.27 and 2,601.26 is: 3,901.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,942.53 : 7,412.27 = 2,601.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,942.53/7,412.27 = 2,601.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,942.53x = 7,412.27 × 2,601.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,942.53x = 19,281,241.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,281,241.46/4,942.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,901.09

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