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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,973.70, 7,465.35 and 2,511.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,973.70, 7,465.35 and 2,511.30 is: 3,769.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,973.70 : 7,465.35 = 2,511.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,973.70/7,465.35 = 2,511.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,973.70x = 7,465.35 × 2,511.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,973.70x = 18,747,733.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,747,733.46/4,973.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,769.37

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