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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,719.35, 7,076.99 and 2,376.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,719.35, 7,076.99 and 2,376.42 is: 3,563.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,719.35 : 7,076.99 = 2,376.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,719.35/7,076.99 = 2,376.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,719.35x = 7,076.99 × 2,376.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,719.35x = 16,817,888.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,817,888.69/4,719.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,563.61

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