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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,960.74, 7,442.82 and 3,301.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,960.74, 7,442.82 and 3,301.52 is: 4,953.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,960.74 : 7,442.82 = 3,301.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,960.74/7,442.82 = 3,301.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,960.74x = 7,442.82 × 3,301.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,960.74x = 24,572,600.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,572,600.48/4,960.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,953.42

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