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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,710.37, 7,067.72 and 2,403.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,710.37, 7,067.72 and 2,403.49 is: 3,606.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,710.37 : 7,067.72 = 2,403.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,710.37/7,067.72 = 2,403.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,710.37x = 7,067.72 × 2,403.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,710.37x = 16,987,182.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,987,182.33/4,710.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,606.34

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