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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,958.92, 7,439.40 and 4,032.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,958.92, 7,439.40 and 4,032.19 is: 6,049.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,958.92 : 7,439.40 = 4,032.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,958.92/7,439.40 = 4,032.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,958.92x = 7,439.40 × 4,032.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,958.92x = 29,997,074.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,997,074.29/4,958.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,049.11

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