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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,907.21, 7,364.45 and 2,311.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,907.21, 7,364.45 and 2,311.97 is: 3,469.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,907.21 : 7,364.45 = 2,311.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,907.21/7,364.45 = 2,311.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,907.21x = 7,364.45 × 2,311.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,907.21x = 17,026,339.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,026,339.08/4,907.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,469.66

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