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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,675.33, 7,017.61 and 2,484.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,675.33, 7,017.61 and 2,484.06 is: 3,728.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,675.33 : 7,017.61 = 2,484.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,675.33/7,017.61 = 2,484.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,675.33x = 7,017.61 × 2,484.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,675.33x = 17,432,164.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,432,164.30/4,675.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,728.54

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