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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,741.70, 7,114.43 and 2,400.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,741.70, 7,114.43 and 2,400.44 is: 3,601.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,741.70 : 7,114.43 = 2,400.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,741.70/7,114.43 = 2,400.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,741.70x = 7,114.43 × 2,400.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,741.70x = 17,077,714.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,077,714.77/4,741.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,601.61

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