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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,942.58, 7,413.96 and 2,765.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,942.58, 7,413.96 and 2,765.24 is: 4,147.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,942.58 : 7,413.96 = 2,765.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,942.58/7,413.96 = 2,765.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,942.58x = 7,413.96 × 2,765.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,942.58x = 20,501,378.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,501,378.75/4,942.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,147.91

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