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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,770.74, 7,150.34 and 2,427.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,770.74, 7,150.34 and 2,427.24 is: 3,637.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,770.74 : 7,150.34 = 2,427.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,770.74/7,150.34 = 2,427.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,770.74x = 7,150.34 × 2,427.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,770.74x = 17,355,591.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,355,591.26/4,770.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,637.92

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