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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,874.70, 7,299.90 and 3,018.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,874.70, 7,299.90 and 3,018.18 is: 4,519.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,874.70 : 7,299.90 = 3,018.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,874.70/7,299.90 = 3,018.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,874.70x = 7,299.90 × 3,018.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,874.70x = 22,032,412.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,032,412.18/4,874.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,519.75

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