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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,741.50, 7,113.48 and 2,146.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,741.50, 7,113.48 and 2,146.26 is: 3,219.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,741.50 : 7,113.48 = 2,146.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,741.50/7,113.48 = 2,146.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,741.50x = 7,113.48 × 2,146.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,741.50x = 15,267,377.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,267,377.58/4,741.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,219.95

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