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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,741.24, 7,111.83 and 2,551

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,741.24, 7,111.83 and 2,551 is: 3,826.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,741.24 : 7,111.83 = 2,551 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,741.24/7,111.83 = 2,551/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,741.24x = 7,111.83 × 2,551
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,741.24x = 18,142,278.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,142,278.33/4,741.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,826.48

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