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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,995.60, 7,493.40 and 2,403.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,995.60, 7,493.40 and 2,403.60 is: 3,605.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,995.60 : 7,493.40 = 2,403.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,995.60/7,493.40 = 2,403.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,995.60x = 7,493.40 × 2,403.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,995.60x = 18,011,136.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,011,136.24/4,995.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,605.40

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