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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,974.10, 7,460.98 and 2,011.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,974.10, 7,460.98 and 2,011.70 is: 3,017.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,974.10 : 7,460.98 = 2,011.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,974.10/7,460.98 = 2,011.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,974.10x = 7,460.98 × 2,011.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,974.10x = 15,009,253.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,009,253.47/4,974.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,017.48

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