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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,961.60, 7,436.96 and 2,039.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,961.60, 7,436.96 and 2,039.12 is: 3,056.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,961.60 : 7,436.96 = 2,039.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,961.60/7,436.96 = 2,039.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,961.60x = 7,436.96 × 2,039.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,961.60x = 15,164,853.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,164,853.88/4,961.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,056.44

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