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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,955.58, 7,440.66 and 2,039.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,955.58, 7,440.66 and 2,039.58 is: 3,062.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,955.58 : 7,440.66 = 2,039.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,955.58/7,440.66 = 2,039.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,955.58x = 7,440.66 × 2,039.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,955.58x = 15,175,821.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,175,821.32/4,955.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,062.37

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