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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,964.94, 7,447.41 and 2,359.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,964.94, 7,447.41 and 2,359.98 is: 3,539.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,964.94 : 7,447.41 = 2,359.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,964.94/7,447.41 = 2,359.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,964.94x = 7,447.41 × 2,359.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,964.94x = 17,575,738.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,575,738.65/4,964.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,539.97

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