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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,948.49, 7,423.55 and 2,350.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,948.49, 7,423.55 and 2,350.55 is: 3,526.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,948.49 : 7,423.55 = 2,350.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,948.49/7,423.55 = 2,350.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,948.49x = 7,423.55 × 2,350.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,948.49x = 17,449,376.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,449,376.58/4,948.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,526.21

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