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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,797.97, 7,186.54 and 2,327.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,797.97, 7,186.54 and 2,327.60 is: 3,486.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,797.97 : 7,186.54 = 2,327.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,797.97/7,186.54 = 2,327.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,797.97x = 7,186.54 × 2,327.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,797.97x = 16,727,348.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,727,348.75/4,797.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,486.34

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