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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,812.14, 7,211.90 and 2,470.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,812.14, 7,211.90 and 2,470.16 is: 3,702.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,812.14 : 7,211.90 = 2,470.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,812.14/7,211.90 = 2,470.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,812.14x = 7,211.90 × 2,470.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,812.14x = 17,814,546.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,814,546.90/4,812.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,702.00

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