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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,960.74, 7,442.25 and 2,150.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,960.74, 7,442.25 and 2,150.05 is: 3,225.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,960.74 : 7,442.25 = 2,150.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,960.74/7,442.25 = 2,150.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,960.74x = 7,442.25 × 2,150.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,960.74x = 16,001,161.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,001,161.65/4,960.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,225.56

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