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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,974.20, 7,462.20 and 2,377.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,974.20, 7,462.20 and 2,377.13 is: 3,566.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,974.20 : 7,462.20 = 2,377.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,974.20/7,462.20 = 2,377.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,974.20x = 7,462.20 × 2,377.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,974.20x = 17,738,582.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,738,582.18/4,974.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,566.12

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