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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,960.73, 7,442.82 and 3,301.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,960.73, 7,442.82 and 3,301.51 is: 4,953.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,960.73 : 7,442.82 = 3,301.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,960.73/7,442.82 = 3,301.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,960.73x = 7,442.82 × 3,301.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,960.73x = 24,572,544.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,572,544.66/4,960.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,953.41

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