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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,958.42, 7,437.63 and 2,035.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,958.42, 7,437.63 and 2,035.94 is: 3,053.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,958.42 : 7,437.63 = 2,035.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,958.42/7,437.63 = 2,035.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,958.42x = 7,437.63 × 2,035.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,958.42x = 15,142,568.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,142,568.42/4,958.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,053.91

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