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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,943.62, 7,417.87 and 2,311.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,943.62, 7,417.87 and 2,311.30 is: 3,468.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,943.62 : 7,417.87 = 2,311.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,943.62/7,417.87 = 2,311.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,943.62x = 7,417.87 × 2,311.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,943.62x = 17,144,926.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,144,926.43/4,943.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,468.09

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