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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,777.47, 7,158.89 and 2,433.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,777.47, 7,158.89 and 2,433.96 is: 3,647.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,777.47 : 7,158.89 = 2,433.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,777.47/7,158.89 = 2,433.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,777.47x = 7,158.89 × 2,433.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,777.47x = 17,424,439.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,424,439.73/4,777.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,647.21

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