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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,960.79, 7,441.79 and 2,326.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,960.79, 7,441.79 and 2,326.94 is: 3,490.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,960.79 : 7,441.79 = 2,326.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,960.79/7,441.79 = 2,326.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,960.79x = 7,441.79 × 2,326.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,960.79x = 17,316,598.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,316,598.82/4,960.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,490.69

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