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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,960.76, 7,437.49 and 2,365.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,960.76, 7,437.49 and 2,365.52 is: 3,546.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,960.76 : 7,437.49 = 2,365.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,960.76/7,437.49 = 2,365.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,960.76x = 7,437.49 × 2,365.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,960.76x = 17,593,531.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,593,531.34/4,960.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,546.54

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