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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,973.23, 7,460.70 and 2,474.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,973.23, 7,460.70 and 2,474.58 is: 3,712.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,973.23 : 7,460.70 = 2,474.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,973.23/7,460.70 = 2,474.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,973.23x = 7,460.70 × 2,474.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,973.23x = 18,462,086.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,462,086.63/4,973.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,712.30

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