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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,767.41, 7,145.08 and 2,423.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,767.41, 7,145.08 and 2,423.90 is: 3,632.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,767.41 : 7,145.08 = 2,423.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,767.41/7,145.08 = 2,423.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,767.41x = 7,145.08 × 2,423.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,767.41x = 17,318,959.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,318,959.41/4,767.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,632.78

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