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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,973.92, 7,460.88 and 2,234.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,973.92, 7,460.88 and 2,234.72 is: 3,352.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,973.92 : 7,460.88 = 2,234.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,973.92/7,460.88 = 2,234.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,973.92x = 7,460.88 × 2,234.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,973.92x = 16,672,977.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,672,977.75/4,973.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,352.08

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