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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,869.77, 7,304.89 and 2,373.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,869.77, 7,304.89 and 2,373.25 is: 3,559.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,869.77 : 7,304.89 = 2,373.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,869.77/7,304.89 = 2,373.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,869.77x = 7,304.89 × 2,373.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,869.77x = 17,336,330.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,336,330.19/4,869.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,559.99

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