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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,974.56, 7,453.44 and 2,371.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,974.56, 7,453.44 and 2,371.76 is: 3,553.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,974.56 : 7,453.44 = 2,371.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,974.56/7,453.44 = 2,371.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,974.56x = 7,453.44 × 2,371.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,974.56x = 17,677,770.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,677,770.85/4,974.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,553.64

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