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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,970.54, 7,457.85 and 2,371.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,970.54, 7,457.85 and 2,371.82 is: 3,558.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,970.54 : 7,457.85 = 2,371.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,970.54/7,457.85 = 2,371.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,970.54x = 7,457.85 × 2,371.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,970.54x = 17,688,677.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,688,677.79/4,970.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,558.70

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