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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,971.48, 7,450.56 and 2,368.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,971.48, 7,450.56 and 2,368.68 is: 3,549.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,971.48 : 7,450.56 = 2,368.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,971.48/7,450.56 = 2,368.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,971.48x = 7,450.56 × 2,368.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,971.48x = 17,647,992.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,647,992.46/4,971.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,549.85

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