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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,740.24, 7,110.33 and 2,550

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,740.24, 7,110.33 and 2,550 is: 3,824.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,740.24 : 7,110.33 = 2,550 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,740.24/7,110.33 = 2,550/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,740.24x = 7,110.33 × 2,550
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,740.24x = 18,131,341.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,131,341.50/4,740.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,824.98

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