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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,955.92, 7,432.64 and 2,035.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,955.92, 7,432.64 and 2,035.04 is: 3,052.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,955.92 : 7,432.64 = 2,035.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,955.92/7,432.64 = 2,035.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,955.92x = 7,432.64 × 2,035.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,955.92x = 15,125,719.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,125,719.71/4,955.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,052.05

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