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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,960.76, 7,435.60 and 2,497.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,960.76, 7,435.60 and 2,497.72 is: 3,743.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,960.76 : 7,435.60 = 2,497.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,960.76/7,435.60 = 2,497.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,960.76x = 7,435.60 × 2,497.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,960.76x = 18,572,046.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,572,046.83/4,960.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,743.79

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