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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,960.15, 7,437.69 and 2,621.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,960.15, 7,437.69 and 2,621.41 is: 3,930.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,960.15 : 7,437.69 = 2,621.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,960.15/7,437.69 = 2,621.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,960.15x = 7,437.69 × 2,621.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,960.15x = 19,497,234.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,497,234.94/4,960.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,930.78

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