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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,844.44, 7,263.94 and 2,373.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,844.44, 7,263.94 and 2,373.96 is: 3,559.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,844.44 : 7,263.94 = 2,373.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,844.44/7,263.94 = 2,373.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,844.44x = 7,263.94 × 2,373.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,844.44x = 17,244,303.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,244,303.00/4,844.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,559.61

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