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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,963.77, 7,440.39 and 2,329.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,963.77, 7,440.39 and 2,329.11 is: 3,491.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,963.77 : 7,440.39 = 2,329.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,963.77/7,440.39 = 2,329.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,963.77x = 7,440.39 × 2,329.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,963.77x = 17,329,486.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,329,486.75/4,963.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,491.19

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