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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,740.46, 7,115.09 and 2,402.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,740.46, 7,115.09 and 2,402.11 is: 3,605.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,740.46 : 7,115.09 = 2,402.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,740.46/7,115.09 = 2,402.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,740.46x = 7,115.09 × 2,402.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,740.46x = 17,091,228.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,091,228.84/4,740.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,605.39

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