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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,965.32, 7,436.63 and 2,370.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,965.32, 7,436.63 and 2,370.08 is: 3,549.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,965.32 : 7,436.63 = 2,370.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,965.32/7,436.63 = 2,370.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,965.32x = 7,436.63 × 2,370.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,965.32x = 17,625,359.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,625,359.00/4,965.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,549.70

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