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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,959.08, 7,438.62 and 2,035.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,959.08, 7,438.62 and 2,035.32 is: 3,052.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,959.08 : 7,438.62 = 2,035.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,959.08/7,438.62 = 2,035.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,959.08x = 7,438.62 × 2,035.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,959.08x = 15,139,972.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,139,972.06/4,959.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,052.98

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