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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,955.80, 7,440.90 and 3,731.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,955.80, 7,440.90 and 3,731.80 is: 5,603.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,955.80 : 7,440.90 = 3,731.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,955.80/7,440.90 = 3,731.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,955.80x = 7,440.90 × 3,731.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,955.80x = 27,767,950.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,767,950.62/4,955.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,603.12

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