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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,870.02, 7,305.27 and 2,373.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,870.02, 7,305.27 and 2,373.50 is: 3,560.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,870.02 : 7,305.27 = 2,373.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,870.02/7,305.27 = 2,373.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,870.02x = 7,305.27 × 2,373.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,870.02x = 17,339,009.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,339,009.95/4,870.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,560.36

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