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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,912.24, 7,373.22 and 2,317

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,912.24, 7,373.22 and 2,317 is: 3,477.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,912.24 : 7,373.22 = 2,317 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,912.24/7,373.22 = 2,317/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,912.24x = 7,373.22 × 2,317
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,912.24x = 17,083,750.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,083,750.74/4,912.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,477.79

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