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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,974.54, 7,453.44 and 2,371.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,974.54, 7,453.44 and 2,371.74 is: 3,553.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,974.54 : 7,453.44 = 2,371.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,974.54/7,453.44 = 2,371.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,974.54x = 7,453.44 × 2,371.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,974.54x = 17,677,621.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,677,621.79/4,974.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,553.62

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