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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,907.49, 7,361.90 and 2,277.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,907.49, 7,361.90 and 2,277.55 is: 3,416.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,907.49 : 7,361.90 = 2,277.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,907.49/7,361.90 = 2,277.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,907.49x = 7,361.90 × 2,277.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,907.49x = 16,767,095.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,767,095.35/4,907.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,416.63

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