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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,873.67, 7,311.20 and 2,374.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,873.67, 7,311.20 and 2,374.99 is: 3,562.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,873.67 : 7,311.20 = 2,374.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,873.67/7,311.20 = 2,374.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,873.67x = 7,311.20 × 2,374.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,873.67x = 17,363,996.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,363,996.74/4,873.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,562.82

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