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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,777.81, 7,168.34 and 2,467.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,777.81, 7,168.34 and 2,467.69 is: 3,702.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,777.81 : 7,168.34 = 2,467.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,777.81/7,168.34 = 2,467.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,777.81x = 7,168.34 × 2,467.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,777.81x = 17,689,229.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,689,229.18/4,777.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,702.37

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