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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,911.95, 7,370.63 and 2,314.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,911.95, 7,370.63 and 2,314.82 is: 3,473.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,911.95 : 7,370.63 = 2,314.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,911.95/7,370.63 = 2,314.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,911.95x = 7,370.63 × 2,314.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,911.95x = 17,061,681.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,061,681.74/4,911.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,473.50

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