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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,727.34, 7,093.08 and 2,389.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,727.34, 7,093.08 and 2,389.50 is: 3,585.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,727.34 : 7,093.08 = 2,389.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,727.34/7,093.08 = 2,389.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,727.34x = 7,093.08 × 2,389.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,727.34x = 16,948,914.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,948,914.66/4,727.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,585.30

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