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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,744.88, 7,119.78 and 3,367.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,744.88, 7,119.78 and 3,367.08 is: 5,052.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,744.88 : 7,119.78 = 3,367.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,744.88/7,119.78 = 3,367.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,744.88x = 7,119.78 × 3,367.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,744.88x = 23,972,868.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,972,868.84/4,744.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,052.37

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