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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,973.65, 7,460.05 and 2,340.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,973.65, 7,460.05 and 2,340.54 is: 3,510.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,973.65 : 7,460.05 = 2,340.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,973.65/7,460.05 = 2,340.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,973.65x = 7,460.05 × 2,340.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,973.65x = 17,460,545.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,460,545.43/4,973.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,510.61

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