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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,957.92, 7,437.90 and 4,031.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,957.92, 7,437.90 and 4,031.19 is: 6,047.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,957.92 : 7,437.90 = 4,031.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,957.92/7,437.90 = 4,031.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,957.92x = 7,437.90 × 4,031.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,957.92x = 29,983,588.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,983,588.10/4,957.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,047.61

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