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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,957.92, 7,436.88 and 2,035.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,957.92, 7,436.88 and 2,035.44 is: 3,053.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,957.92 : 7,436.88 = 2,035.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,957.92/7,436.88 = 2,035.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,957.92x = 7,436.88 × 2,035.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,957.92x = 15,137,323.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,137,323.03/4,957.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,053.16

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