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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,753.90, 7,131.86 and 2,414.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,753.90, 7,131.86 and 2,414.22 is: 3,621.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,753.90 : 7,131.86 = 2,414.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,753.90/7,131.86 = 2,414.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,753.90x = 7,131.86 × 2,414.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,753.90x = 17,217,879.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,217,879.05/4,753.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,621.84

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