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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,881.44, 7,319.22 and 2,377.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,881.44, 7,319.22 and 2,377.68 is: 3,565.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,881.44 : 7,319.22 = 2,377.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,881.44/7,319.22 = 2,377.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,881.44x = 7,319.22 × 2,377.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,881.44x = 17,402,763.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,402,763.01/4,881.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,565.09

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