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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,955.99, 7,436.41 and 2,035.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,955.99, 7,436.41 and 2,035.13 is: 3,053.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,955.99 : 7,436.41 = 2,035.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,955.99/7,436.41 = 2,035.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,955.99x = 7,436.41 × 2,035.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,955.99x = 15,134,018.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,134,018.81/4,955.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,053.69

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