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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,946.92, 7,409.59 and 2,477.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,946.92, 7,409.59 and 2,477.43 is: 3,710.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,946.92 : 7,409.59 = 2,477.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,946.92/7,409.59 = 2,477.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,946.92x = 7,409.59 × 2,477.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,946.92x = 18,356,734.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,356,734.36/4,946.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,710.74

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