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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,958.44, 7,439.10 and 2,363.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,958.44, 7,439.10 and 2,363.56 is: 3,546.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,958.44 : 7,439.10 = 2,363.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,958.44/7,439.10 = 2,363.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,958.44x = 7,439.10 × 2,363.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,958.44x = 17,582,759.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,582,759.20/4,958.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,546.03

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