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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,975.56, 7,463.36 and 2,370.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,975.56, 7,463.36 and 2,370.60 is: 3,555.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,975.56 : 7,463.36 = 2,370.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,975.56/7,463.36 = 2,370.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,975.56x = 7,463.36 × 2,370.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,975.56x = 17,692,641.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,692,641.22/4,975.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,555.91

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