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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,958.76, 7,434.50 and 2,363.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,958.76, 7,434.50 and 2,363.52 is: 3,543.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,958.76 : 7,434.50 = 2,363.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,958.76/7,434.50 = 2,363.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,958.76x = 7,434.50 × 2,363.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,958.76x = 17,571,577.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,571,577.62/4,958.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,543.54

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