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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,960.61, 7,444.52 and 1,841.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,960.61, 7,444.52 and 1,841.06 is: 2,762.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,960.61 : 7,444.52 = 1,841.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,960.61/7,444.52 = 1,841.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,960.61x = 7,444.52 × 1,841.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,960.61x = 13,705,817.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,705,817.40/4,960.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,762.93

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