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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,771.37, 7,160.99 and 2,433.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,771.37, 7,160.99 and 2,433.09 is: 3,651.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,771.37 : 7,160.99 = 2,433.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,771.37/7,160.99 = 2,433.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,771.37x = 7,160.99 × 2,433.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,771.37x = 17,423,320.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,423,320.99/4,771.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,651.64

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