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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,957.44, 7,436.56 and 2,035.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,957.44, 7,436.56 and 2,035.77 is: 3,053.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,957.44 : 7,436.56 = 2,035.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,957.44/7,436.56 = 2,035.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,957.44x = 7,436.56 × 2,035.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,957.44x = 15,139,125.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,139,125.75/4,957.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,053.82

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