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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,942.74, 7,407.27 and 2,474.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,942.74, 7,407.27 and 2,474.42 is: 3,708.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,942.74 : 7,407.27 = 2,474.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,942.74/7,407.27 = 2,474.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,942.74x = 7,407.27 × 2,474.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,942.74x = 18,328,697.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,328,697.03/4,942.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,708.21

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