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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,973.88, 7,460.80 and 2,339.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,973.88, 7,460.80 and 2,339.44 is: 3,509.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,973.88 : 7,460.80 = 2,339.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,973.88/7,460.80 = 2,339.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,973.88x = 7,460.80 × 2,339.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,973.88x = 17,454,093.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,454,093.95/4,973.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,509.15

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