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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,744.71, 7,121.44 and 2,406.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,744.71, 7,121.44 and 2,406.36 is: 3,611.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,744.71 : 7,121.44 = 2,406.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,744.71/7,121.44 = 2,406.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,744.71x = 7,121.44 × 2,406.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,744.71x = 17,136,712.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,136,712.75/4,744.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,611.75

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