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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,974.57, 7,461.86 and 2,369.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,974.57, 7,461.86 and 2,369.61 is: 3,554.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,974.57 : 7,461.86 = 2,369.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,974.57/7,461.86 = 2,369.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,974.57x = 7,461.86 × 2,369.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,974.57x = 17,681,698.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,681,698.07/4,974.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,554.42

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