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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,911.75, 7,357.77 and 2,439.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,911.75, 7,357.77 and 2,439.09 is: 3,653.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,911.75 : 7,357.77 = 2,439.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,911.75/7,357.77 = 2,439.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,911.75x = 7,357.77 × 2,439.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,911.75x = 17,946,263.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,946,263.23/4,911.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,653.74

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