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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,962.54, 7,441.84 and 2,363.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,962.54, 7,441.84 and 2,363.66 is: 3,544.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,962.54 : 7,441.84 = 2,363.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,962.54/7,441.84 = 2,363.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,962.54x = 7,441.84 × 2,363.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,962.54x = 17,589,979.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,589,979.53/4,962.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,544.55

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