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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,941.66, 7,408.56 and 2,475.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,941.66, 7,408.56 and 2,475.21 is: 3,710.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,941.66 : 7,408.56 = 2,475.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,941.66/7,408.56 = 2,475.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,941.66x = 7,408.56 × 2,475.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,941.66x = 18,337,741.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,337,741.80/4,941.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,710.85

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