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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,729.62, 7,097.67 and 2,422.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,729.62, 7,097.67 and 2,422.74 is: 3,635.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,729.62 : 7,097.67 = 2,422.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,729.62/7,097.67 = 2,422.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,729.62x = 7,097.67 × 2,422.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,729.62x = 17,195,809.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,195,809.02/4,729.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,635.77

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