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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,982.70, 7,460.21 and 2,510.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,982.70, 7,460.21 and 2,510.02 is: 3,758.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,982.70 : 7,460.21 = 2,510.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,982.70/7,460.21 = 2,510.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,982.70x = 7,460.21 × 2,510.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,982.70x = 18,725,263.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,725,263.75/4,982.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,758.06

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