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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,960.23, 7,445.81 and 2,494.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,960.23, 7,445.81 and 2,494.38 is: 3,744.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,960.23 : 7,445.81 = 2,494.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,960.23/7,445.81 = 2,494.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,960.23x = 7,445.81 × 2,494.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,960.23x = 18,572,685.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,572,685.69/4,960.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,744.32

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