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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,717.23, 7,083.13 and 2,530.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,717.23, 7,083.13 and 2,530.23 is: 3,799.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,717.23 : 7,083.13 = 2,530.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,717.23/7,083.13 = 2,530.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,717.23x = 7,083.13 × 2,530.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,717.23x = 17,921,948.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,921,948.02/4,717.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,799.25

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