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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,775.97, 7,167.91 and 2,437.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,775.97, 7,167.91 and 2,437.70 is: 3,658.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,775.97 : 7,167.91 = 2,437.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,775.97/7,167.91 = 2,437.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,775.97x = 7,167.91 × 2,437.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,775.97x = 17,473,214.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,473,214.21/4,775.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,658.57

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