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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,706.74, 7,053.84 and 2,481.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,706.74, 7,053.84 and 2,481.04 is: 3,718.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,706.74 : 7,053.84 = 2,481.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,706.74/7,053.84 = 2,481.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,706.74x = 7,053.84 × 2,481.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,706.74x = 17,500,859.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,500,859.19/4,706.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,718.25

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