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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,666.71, 7,001.04 and 2,474.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,666.71, 7,001.04 and 2,474.85 is: 3,712.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,666.71 : 7,001.04 = 2,474.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,666.71/7,001.04 = 2,474.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,666.71x = 7,001.04 × 2,474.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,666.71x = 17,326,523.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,326,523.84/4,666.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,712.79

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