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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,965.90, 7,436.70 and 2,365.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,965.90, 7,436.70 and 2,365.80 is: 3,542.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,965.90 : 7,436.70 = 2,365.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,965.90/7,436.70 = 2,365.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,965.90x = 7,436.70 × 2,365.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,965.90x = 17,593,744.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,593,744.86/4,965.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,542.91

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