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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,973.76, 7,453.80 and 2,302.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,973.76, 7,453.80 and 2,302.20 is: 3,450.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,973.76 : 7,453.80 = 2,302.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,973.76/7,453.80 = 2,302.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,973.76x = 7,453.80 × 2,302.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,973.76x = 17,160,138.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,160,138.36/4,973.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,450.13

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