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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,810, 7,217.88 and 2,074

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,810, 7,217.88 and 2,074 is: 3,112.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,810 : 7,217.88 = 2,074 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,810/7,217.88 = 2,074/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,810x = 7,217.88 × 2,074
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,810x = 14,969,883.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,969,883.12/4,810
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,112.24

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