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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,973.91, 7,461.32 and 2,376.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,973.91, 7,461.32 and 2,376.84 is: 3,565.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,973.91 : 7,461.32 = 2,376.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,973.91/7,461.32 = 2,376.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,973.91x = 7,461.32 × 2,376.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,973.91x = 17,734,379.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,734,379.92/4,973.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,565.48

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