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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,958.50, 7,433.88 and 2,615.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,958.50, 7,433.88 and 2,615.44 is: 3,921.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,958.50 : 7,433.88 = 2,615.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,958.50/7,433.88 = 2,615.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,958.50x = 7,433.88 × 2,615.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,958.50x = 19,442,867.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,442,867.11/4,958.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,921.12

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