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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,973.96, 7,461.66 and 2,374.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,973.96, 7,461.66 and 2,374.76 is: 3,562.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,973.96 : 7,461.66 = 2,374.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,973.96/7,461.66 = 2,374.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,973.96x = 7,461.66 × 2,374.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,973.96x = 17,719,651.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,719,651.70/4,973.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,562.48

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