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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,741.87, 7,108.70 and 2,548.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,741.87, 7,108.70 and 2,548.03 is: 3,819.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,741.87 : 7,108.70 = 2,548.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,741.87/7,108.70 = 2,548.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,741.87x = 7,108.70 × 2,548.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,741.87x = 18,113,150.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,113,150.35/4,741.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,819.83

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