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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,950.66, 7,424.41 and 2,609.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,950.66, 7,424.41 and 2,609.36 is: 3,913.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,950.66 : 7,424.41 = 2,609.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,950.66/7,424.41 = 2,609.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,950.66x = 7,424.41 × 2,609.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,950.66x = 19,372,958.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,372,958.48/4,950.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,913.21

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