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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,950.56, 7,420.72 and 2,351.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,950.56, 7,420.72 and 2,351.52 is: 3,524.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,950.56 : 7,420.72 = 2,351.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,950.56/7,420.72 = 2,351.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,950.56x = 7,420.72 × 2,351.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,950.56x = 17,449,971.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,449,971.49/4,950.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,524.85

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