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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,792.73, 7,189.79 and 2,327.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,792.73, 7,189.79 and 2,327.69 is: 3,491.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,792.73 : 7,189.79 = 2,327.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,792.73/7,189.79 = 2,327.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,792.73x = 7,189.79 × 2,327.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,792.73x = 16,735,554.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,735,554.70/4,792.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,491.87

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