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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,717.89, 7,078.38 and 2,376.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,717.89, 7,078.38 and 2,376.79 is: 3,565.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,717.89 : 7,078.38 = 2,376.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,717.89/7,078.38 = 2,376.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,717.89x = 7,078.38 × 2,376.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,717.89x = 16,823,787.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,823,787.41/4,717.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,565.96

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