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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,918.70, 7,373.58 and 2,454.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,918.70, 7,373.58 and 2,454.27 is: 3,679.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,918.70 : 7,373.58 = 2,454.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,918.70/7,373.58 = 2,454.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,918.70x = 7,373.58 × 2,454.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,918.70x = 18,096,756.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,096,756.19/4,918.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,679.18

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