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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,519.87, 6,774.33 and 2,327.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,519.87, 6,774.33 and 2,327.40 is: 3,488.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,519.87 : 6,774.33 = 2,327.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,519.87/6,774.33 = 2,327.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,519.87x = 6,774.33 × 2,327.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,519.87x = 15,766,584.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,766,584.37/4,519.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,488.28

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