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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,960.73, 7,440.58 and 2,494.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,960.73, 7,440.58 and 2,494.55 is: 3,741.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,960.73 : 7,440.58 = 2,494.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,960.73/7,440.58 = 2,494.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,960.73x = 7,440.58 × 2,494.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,960.73x = 18,560,885.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,560,885.72/4,960.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,741.56

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