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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,948.44, 7,421.49 and 2,317.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,948.44, 7,421.49 and 2,317.75 is: 3,476.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,948.44 : 7,421.49 = 2,317.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,948.44/7,421.49 = 2,317.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,948.44x = 7,421.49 × 2,317.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,948.44x = 17,201,158.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,201,158.45/4,948.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,476.08

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