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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,950.51, 7,426.59 and 2,352.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,950.51, 7,426.59 and 2,352.03 is: 3,528.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,950.51 : 7,426.59 = 2,352.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,950.51/7,426.59 = 2,352.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,950.51x = 7,426.59 × 2,352.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,950.51x = 17,467,562.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,467,562.48/4,950.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,528.44

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