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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,946.83, 7,415.31 and 2,474.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,946.83, 7,415.31 and 2,474.10 is: 3,708.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,946.83 : 7,415.31 = 2,474.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,946.83/7,415.31 = 2,474.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,946.83x = 7,415.31 × 2,474.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,946.83x = 18,346,218.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,346,218.47/4,946.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,708.68

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