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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,951.07, 7,422.51 and 2,317.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,951.07, 7,422.51 and 2,317.29 is: 3,474.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,951.07 : 7,422.51 = 2,317.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,951.07/7,422.51 = 2,317.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,951.07x = 7,422.51 × 2,317.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,951.07x = 17,200,089.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,200,089.05/4,951.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,474.02

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