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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,915.68, 7,374.72 and 2,451.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,915.68, 7,374.72 and 2,451.68 is: 3,678.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,915.68 : 7,374.72 = 2,451.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,915.68/7,374.72 = 2,451.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,915.68x = 7,374.72 × 2,451.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,915.68x = 18,080,453.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,080,453.53/4,915.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,678.12

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