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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,972.56, 7,450.44 and 2,369.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,972.56, 7,450.44 and 2,369.76 is: 3,550.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,972.56 : 7,450.44 = 2,369.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,972.56/7,450.44 = 2,369.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,972.56x = 7,450.44 × 2,369.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,972.56x = 17,655,754.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,655,754.69/4,972.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,550.64

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