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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,949.70, 7,424.55 and 2,357.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,949.70, 7,424.55 and 2,357.70 is: 3,536.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,949.70 : 7,424.55 = 2,357.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,949.70/7,424.55 = 2,357.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,949.70x = 7,424.55 × 2,357.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,949.70x = 17,504,861.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,504,861.54/4,949.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,536.55

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