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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,960.26, 7,436.74 and 2,365.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,960.26, 7,436.74 and 2,365.02 is: 3,545.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,960.26 : 7,436.74 = 2,365.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,960.26/7,436.74 = 2,365.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,960.26x = 7,436.74 × 2,365.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,960.26x = 17,588,038.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,588,038.83/4,960.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,545.79

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