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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,963.90, 7,433.70 and 2,363.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,963.90, 7,433.70 and 2,363.80 is: 3,539.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,963.90 : 7,433.70 = 2,363.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,963.90/7,433.70 = 2,363.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,963.90x = 7,433.70 × 2,363.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,963.90x = 17,571,780.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,571,780.06/4,963.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,539.91

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