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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,970.37, 7,451.96 and 2,506.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,970.37, 7,451.96 and 2,506.92 is: 3,758.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,970.37 : 7,451.96 = 2,506.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,970.37/7,451.96 = 2,506.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,970.37x = 7,451.96 × 2,506.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,970.37x = 18,681,467.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,681,467.56/4,970.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,758.57

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