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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,955.50, 7,435.68 and 2,036.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,955.50, 7,435.68 and 2,036.26 is: 3,055.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,955.50 : 7,435.68 = 2,036.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,955.50/7,435.68 = 2,036.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,955.50x = 7,435.68 × 2,036.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,955.50x = 15,140,977.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,140,977.76/4,955.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,055.39

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