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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,674.78, 7,014.24 and 2,482.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,674.78, 7,014.24 and 2,482.98 is: 3,725.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,674.78 : 7,014.24 = 2,482.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,674.78/7,014.24 = 2,482.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,674.78x = 7,014.24 × 2,482.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,674.78x = 17,416,217.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,416,217.64/4,674.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,725.57

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