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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,917.57, 7,371.89 and 2,453.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,917.57, 7,371.89 and 2,453.14 is: 3,677.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,917.57 : 7,371.89 = 2,453.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,917.57/7,371.89 = 2,453.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,917.57x = 7,371.89 × 2,453.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,917.57x = 18,084,284.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,084,284.38/4,917.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,677.49

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