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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,974.23, 7,462.20 and 2,475.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,974.23, 7,462.20 and 2,475.59 is: 3,713.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,974.23 : 7,462.20 = 2,475.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,974.23/7,462.20 = 2,475.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,974.23x = 7,462.20 × 2,475.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,974.23x = 18,473,310.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,473,310.39/4,974.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,713.81

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