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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,954.38, 7,426.70 and 2,359.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,954.38, 7,426.70 and 2,359.14 is: 3,536.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,954.38 : 7,426.70 = 2,359.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,954.38/7,426.70 = 2,359.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,954.38x = 7,426.70 × 2,359.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,954.38x = 17,520,625.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,520,625.04/4,954.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,536.39

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