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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,965.50, 7,436.91 and 2,370.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,965.50, 7,436.91 and 2,370.26 is: 3,549.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,965.50 : 7,436.91 = 2,370.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,965.50/7,436.91 = 2,370.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,965.50x = 7,436.91 × 2,370.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,965.50x = 17,627,437.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,627,437.78/4,965.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,549.98

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