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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,717.72, 7,074.54 and 2,376.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,717.72, 7,074.54 and 2,376.28 is: 3,563.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,717.72 : 7,074.54 = 2,376.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,717.72/7,074.54 = 2,376.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,717.72x = 7,074.54 × 2,376.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,717.72x = 16,811,087.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,811,087.91/4,717.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,563.39

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