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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,972.53, 7,458.80 and 2,367.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,972.53, 7,458.80 and 2,367.57 is: 3,551.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,972.53 : 7,458.80 = 2,367.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,972.53/7,458.80 = 2,367.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,972.53x = 7,458.80 × 2,367.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,972.53x = 17,659,260.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,659,260.57/4,972.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,551.36

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