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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,917.51, 7,372.62 and 2,322.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,917.51, 7,372.62 and 2,322.27 is: 3,481.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,917.51 : 7,372.62 = 2,322.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,917.51/7,372.62 = 2,322.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,917.51x = 7,372.62 × 2,322.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,917.51x = 17,121,214.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,121,214.25/4,917.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,481.68

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