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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,975.91, 7,449.83 and 2,630.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,975.91, 7,449.83 and 2,630.60 is: 3,938.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,975.91 : 7,449.83 = 2,630.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,975.91/7,449.83 = 2,630.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,975.91x = 7,449.83 × 2,630.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,975.91x = 19,597,509.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,597,509.65/4,975.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,938.48

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