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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,937.64, 7,408.28 and 2,338.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,937.64, 7,408.28 and 2,338.75 is: 3,508.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,937.64 : 7,408.28 = 2,338.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,937.64/7,408.28 = 2,338.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,937.64x = 7,408.28 × 2,338.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,937.64x = 17,326,114.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,326,114.85/4,937.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,508.99

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