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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,946.70, 7,414.35 and 2,483.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,946.70, 7,414.35 and 2,483.22 is: 3,721.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,946.70 : 7,414.35 = 2,483.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,946.70/7,414.35 = 2,483.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,946.70x = 7,414.35 × 2,483.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,946.70x = 18,411,462.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,411,462.21/4,946.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,721.97

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