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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,965.58, 7,437.03 and 2,370.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,965.58, 7,437.03 and 2,370.34 is: 3,550.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,965.58 : 7,437.03 = 2,370.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,965.58/7,437.03 = 2,370.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,965.58x = 7,437.03 × 2,370.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,965.58x = 17,628,283.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,628,283.76/4,965.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,550.10

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