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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,735.09, 7,104.68 and 2,541.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,735.09, 7,104.68 and 2,541.25 is: 3,812.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,735.09 : 7,104.68 = 2,541.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,735.09/7,104.68 = 2,541.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,735.09x = 7,104.68 × 2,541.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,735.09x = 18,054,768.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,054,768.99/4,735.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,812.98

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