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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,941.54, 7,414.58 and 2,478.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,941.54, 7,414.58 and 2,478.13 is: 3,718.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,941.54 : 7,414.58 = 2,478.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,941.54/7,414.58 = 2,478.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,941.54x = 7,414.58 × 2,478.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,941.54x = 18,374,280.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,374,280.79/4,941.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,718.33

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