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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,887.38, 7,325.57 and 2,423.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,887.38, 7,325.57 and 2,423.97 is: 3,633.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,887.38 : 7,325.57 = 2,423.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,887.38/7,325.57 = 2,423.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,887.38x = 7,325.57 × 2,423.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,887.38x = 17,756,967.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,756,967.97/4,887.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,633.23

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