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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,714.87, 7,069.88 and 2,494.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,714.87, 7,069.88 and 2,494.90 is: 3,741.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,714.87 : 7,069.88 = 2,494.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,714.87/7,069.88 = 2,494.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,714.87x = 7,069.88 × 2,494.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,714.87x = 17,638,643.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,638,643.61/4,714.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,741.07

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