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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,940.16, 7,406.31 and 2,473.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,940.16, 7,406.31 and 2,473.71 is: 3,708.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,940.16 : 7,406.31 = 2,473.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,940.16/7,406.31 = 2,473.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,940.16x = 7,406.31 × 2,473.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,940.16x = 18,321,063.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,321,063.11/4,940.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,708.60

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