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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,797.62, 7,189.37 and 2,329.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,797.62, 7,189.37 and 2,329.62 is: 3,491.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,797.62 : 7,189.37 = 2,329.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,797.62/7,189.37 = 2,329.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,797.62x = 7,189.37 × 2,329.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,797.62x = 16,748,500.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,748,500.14/4,797.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,491.00

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