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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,974.62, 7,452.36 and 2,506.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,974.62, 7,452.36 and 2,506.52 is: 3,754.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,974.62 : 7,452.36 = 2,506.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,974.62/7,452.36 = 2,506.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,974.62x = 7,452.36 × 2,506.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,974.62x = 18,679,489.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,679,489.39/4,974.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,754.96

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