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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,843.70, 7,262.25 and 2,502.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,843.70, 7,262.25 and 2,502.74 is: 3,752.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,843.70 : 7,262.25 = 2,502.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,843.70/7,262.25 = 2,502.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,843.70x = 7,262.25 × 2,502.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,843.70x = 18,175,523.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,175,523.57/4,843.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,752.40

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