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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,961.61, 7,432.74 and 2,763.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,961.61, 7,432.74 and 2,763.72 is: 4,140.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,961.61 : 7,432.74 = 2,763.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,961.61/7,432.74 = 2,763.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,961.61x = 7,432.74 × 2,763.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,961.61x = 20,542,012.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,542,012.19/4,961.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,140.19

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