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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,940.51, 7,412.48 and 2,474.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,940.51, 7,412.48 and 2,474.78 is: 3,713.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,940.51 : 7,412.48 = 2,474.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,940.51/7,412.48 = 2,474.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,940.51x = 7,412.48 × 2,474.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,940.51x = 18,344,207.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,344,207.82/4,940.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,713.02

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