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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,909.84, 7,363.95 and 2,277.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,909.84, 7,363.95 and 2,277.24 is: 3,415.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,909.84 : 7,363.95 = 2,277.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,909.84/7,363.95 = 2,277.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,909.84x = 7,363.95 × 2,277.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,909.84x = 16,769,445.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,769,445.34/4,909.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,415.48

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