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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,720.54, 7,069.44 and 2,373.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,720.54, 7,069.44 and 2,373.16 is: 3,554.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,720.54 : 7,069.44 = 2,373.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,720.54/7,069.44 = 2,373.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,720.54x = 7,069.44 × 2,373.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,720.54x = 16,776,912.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,776,912.23/4,720.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,554.02

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