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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,913.73, 7,371.68 and 2,315.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,913.73, 7,371.68 and 2,315.25 is: 3,473.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,913.73 : 7,371.68 = 2,315.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,913.73/7,371.68 = 2,315.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,913.73x = 7,371.68 × 2,315.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,913.73x = 17,067,270.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,067,270.54/4,913.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,473.38

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