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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,725.13, 7,074.36 and 2,498.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,725.13, 7,074.36 and 2,498.91 is: 3,741.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,725.13 : 7,074.36 = 2,498.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,725.13/7,074.36 = 2,498.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,725.13x = 7,074.36 × 2,498.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,725.13x = 17,678,203.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,678,203.38/4,725.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,741.32

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