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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,949.34, 7,423.15 and 2,317.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,949.34, 7,423.15 and 2,317.11 is: 3,475.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,949.34 : 7,423.15 = 2,317.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,949.34/7,423.15 = 2,317.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,949.34x = 7,423.15 × 2,317.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,949.34x = 17,200,206.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,200,206.40/4,949.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,475.26

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