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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,986.70, 7,466.20 and 2,514.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,986.70, 7,466.20 and 2,514.02 is: 3,764.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,986.70 : 7,466.20 = 2,514.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,986.70/7,466.20 = 2,514.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,986.70x = 7,466.20 × 2,514.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,986.70x = 18,770,176.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,770,176.12/4,986.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,764.05

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