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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,960.54, 7,438.84 and 2,361.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,960.54, 7,438.84 and 2,361.66 is: 3,541.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,960.54 : 7,438.84 = 2,361.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,960.54/7,438.84 = 2,361.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,960.54x = 7,438.84 × 2,361.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,960.54x = 17,567,977.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,567,977.07/4,960.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,541.54

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