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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,961.73, 7,442.08 and 2,495.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,961.73, 7,442.08 and 2,495.55 is: 3,743.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,961.73 : 7,442.08 = 2,495.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,961.73/7,442.08 = 2,495.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,961.73x = 7,442.08 × 2,495.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,961.73x = 18,572,082.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,572,082.74/4,961.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,743.07

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