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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,940.42, 7,407.14 and 2,473.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,940.42, 7,407.14 and 2,473.50 is: 3,708.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,940.42 : 7,407.14 = 2,473.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,940.42/7,407.14 = 2,473.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,940.42x = 7,407.14 × 2,473.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,940.42x = 18,321,560.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,321,560.79/4,940.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,708.50

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