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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,762.39, 7,150.14 and 2,423.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,762.39, 7,150.14 and 2,423.98 is: 3,639.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,762.39 : 7,150.14 = 2,423.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,762.39/7,150.14 = 2,423.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,762.39x = 7,150.14 × 2,423.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,762.39x = 17,331,748.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,331,748.49/4,762.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,639.30

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