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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,712.52, 7,061.14 and 2,491.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,712.52, 7,061.14 and 2,491.24 is: 3,732.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,712.52 : 7,061.14 = 2,491.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,712.52/7,061.14 = 2,491.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,712.52x = 7,061.14 × 2,491.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,712.52x = 17,590,994.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,590,994.41/4,712.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,732.82

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