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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,959.51, 7,439.31 and 2,036.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,959.51, 7,439.31 and 2,036.67 is: 3,055.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,959.51 : 7,439.31 = 2,036.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,959.51/7,439.31 = 2,036.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,959.51x = 7,439.31 × 2,036.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,959.51x = 15,151,419.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,151,419.50/4,959.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,055.02

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