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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,961.76, 7,436.96 and 2,036.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,961.76, 7,436.96 and 2,036.45 is: 3,052.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,961.76 : 7,436.96 = 2,036.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,961.76/7,436.96 = 2,036.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,961.76x = 7,436.96 × 2,036.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,961.76x = 15,144,949.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,144,949.82/4,961.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,052.33

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