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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,734.74, 7,098.51 and 2,541.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,734.74, 7,098.51 and 2,541.62 is: 3,810.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,734.74 : 7,098.51 = 2,541.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,734.74/7,098.51 = 2,541.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,734.74x = 7,098.51 × 2,541.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,734.74x = 18,041,714.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,041,714.99/4,734.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,810.50

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