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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,957.96, 7,437.66 and 2,358.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,957.96, 7,437.66 and 2,358.76 is: 3,538.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,957.96 : 7,437.66 = 2,358.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,957.96/7,437.66 = 2,358.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,957.96x = 7,437.66 × 2,358.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,957.96x = 17,543,654.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,543,654.90/4,957.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,538.48

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