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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,727.65, 7,081.80 and 2,384.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,727.65, 7,081.80 and 2,384.37 is: 3,571.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,727.65 : 7,081.80 = 2,384.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,727.65/7,081.80 = 2,384.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,727.65x = 7,081.80 × 2,384.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,727.65x = 16,885,631.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,885,631.47/4,727.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,571.68

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