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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,962.89, 7,440.68 and 2,367.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,962.89, 7,440.68 and 2,367.65 is: 3,549.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,962.89 : 7,440.68 = 2,367.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,962.89/7,440.68 = 2,367.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,962.89x = 7,440.68 × 2,367.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,962.89x = 17,616,894.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,616,894.72/4,962.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,549.73

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