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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,940.68, 7,407.53 and 2,473.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,940.68, 7,407.53 and 2,473.73 is: 3,708.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,940.68 : 7,407.53 = 2,473.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,940.68/7,407.53 = 2,473.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,940.68x = 7,407.53 × 2,473.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,940.68x = 18,324,216.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,324,216.82/4,940.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,708.85

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