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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,957.60, 7,436.40 and 2,034.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,957.60, 7,436.40 and 2,034.40 is: 3,051.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,957.60 : 7,436.40 = 2,034.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,957.60/7,436.40 = 2,034.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,957.60x = 7,436.40 × 2,034.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,957.60x = 15,128,612.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,128,612.16/4,957.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,051.60

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