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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,957.61, 7,436.41 and 2,036.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,957.61, 7,436.41 and 2,036.14 is: 3,054.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,957.61 : 7,436.41 = 2,036.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,957.61/7,436.41 = 2,036.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,957.61x = 7,436.41 × 2,036.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,957.61x = 15,141,548.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,141,548.18/4,957.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,054.21

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