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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,974.63, 7,460.64 and 2,631.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,974.63, 7,460.64 and 2,631.48 is: 3,946.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,974.63 : 7,460.64 = 2,631.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,974.63/7,460.64 = 2,631.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,974.63x = 7,460.64 × 2,631.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,974.63x = 19,632,524.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,632,524.95/4,974.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,946.53

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