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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,955.60, 7,436.10 and 2,034.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,955.60, 7,436.10 and 2,034.20 is: 3,052.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,955.60 : 7,436.10 = 2,034.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,955.60/7,436.10 = 2,034.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,955.60x = 7,436.10 × 2,034.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,955.60x = 15,126,514.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,126,514.62/4,955.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,052.41

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