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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,961.79, 7,446.33 and 2,494.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,961.79, 7,446.33 and 2,494.13 is: 3,743.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,961.79 : 7,446.33 = 2,494.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,961.79/7,446.33 = 2,494.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,961.79x = 7,446.33 × 2,494.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,961.79x = 18,572,077.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,572,077.81/4,961.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,743.02

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