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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,744.85, 7,118.04 and 2,403.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,744.85, 7,118.04 and 2,403.91 is: 3,606.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,744.85 : 7,118.04 = 2,403.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,744.85/7,118.04 = 2,403.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,744.85x = 7,118.04 × 2,403.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,744.85x = 17,111,103.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,111,103.73/4,744.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,606.25

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