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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,965.99, 7,437.64 and 2,370.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,965.99, 7,437.64 and 2,370.75 is: 3,550.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,965.99 : 7,437.64 = 2,370.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,965.99/7,437.64 = 2,370.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,965.99x = 7,437.64 × 2,370.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,965.99x = 17,632,785.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,632,785.03/4,965.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,550.71

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