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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,957.62, 7,433.99 and 2,455.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,957.62, 7,433.99 and 2,455.92 is: 3,682.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,957.62 : 7,433.99 = 2,455.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,957.62/7,433.99 = 2,455.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,957.62x = 7,433.99 × 2,455.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,957.62x = 18,257,295.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,257,295.47/4,957.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,682.67

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