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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,909.95, 7,367.63 and 2,312.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,909.95, 7,367.63 and 2,312.82 is: 3,470.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,909.95 : 7,367.63 = 2,312.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,909.95/7,367.63 = 2,312.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,909.95x = 7,367.63 × 2,312.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,909.95x = 17,039,990.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,039,990.45/4,909.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,470.50

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