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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,970.08, 7,454.96 and 2,301.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,970.08, 7,454.96 and 2,301.32 is: 3,451.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,970.08 : 7,454.96 = 2,301.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,970.08/7,454.96 = 2,301.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,970.08x = 7,454.96 × 2,301.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,970.08x = 17,156,248.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,156,248.55/4,970.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,451.91

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