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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,741.69, 7,114.81 and 2,550.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,741.69, 7,114.81 and 2,550.13 is: 3,826.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,741.69 : 7,114.81 = 2,550.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,741.69/7,114.81 = 2,550.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,741.69x = 7,114.81 × 2,550.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,741.69x = 18,143,684.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,143,684.05/4,741.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,826.42

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