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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,967.19, 7,439.45 and 2,371.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,967.19, 7,439.45 and 2,371.95 is: 3,552.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,967.19 : 7,439.45 = 2,371.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,967.19/7,439.45 = 2,371.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,967.19x = 7,439.45 × 2,371.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,967.19x = 17,645,991.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,645,991.57/4,967.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,552.51

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