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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,707.97, 7,057.18 and 2,518.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,707.97, 7,057.18 and 2,518.24 is: 3,774.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,707.97 : 7,057.18 = 2,518.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,707.97/7,057.18 = 2,518.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,707.97x = 7,057.18 × 2,518.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,707.97x = 17,771,657.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,771,657.54/4,707.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,774.80

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