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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,841.37, 7,263.47 and 2,502.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,841.37, 7,263.47 and 2,502.70 is: 3,754.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,841.37 : 7,263.47 = 2,502.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,841.37/7,263.47 = 2,502.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,841.37x = 7,263.47 × 2,502.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,841.37x = 18,178,274.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,178,274.47/4,841.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,754.78

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