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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,955.32, 7,432.98 and 2,360.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,955.32, 7,432.98 and 2,360.08 is: 3,540.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,955.32 : 7,432.98 = 2,360.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,955.32/7,432.98 = 2,360.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,955.32x = 7,432.98 × 2,360.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,955.32x = 17,542,427.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,542,427.44/4,955.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,540.12

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