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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,905.10, 7,347.49 and 2,398.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,905.10, 7,347.49 and 2,398.74 is: 3,593.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,905.10 : 7,347.49 = 2,398.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,905.10/7,347.49 = 2,398.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,905.10x = 7,347.49 × 2,398.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,905.10x = 17,624,706.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,624,706.17/4,905.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,593.14

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