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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,961.13, 7,440.89 and 1,674.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,961.13, 7,440.89 and 1,674.15 is: 2,510.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,961.13 : 7,440.89 = 1,674.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,961.13/7,440.89 = 1,674.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,961.13x = 7,440.89 × 1,674.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,961.13x = 12,457,157.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,457,157.62/4,961.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,510.95

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