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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,967.77, 7,445.50 and 2,333.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,967.77, 7,445.50 and 2,333.80 is: 3,497.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,967.77 : 7,445.50 = 2,333.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,967.77/7,445.50 = 2,333.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,967.77x = 7,445.50 × 2,333.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,967.77x = 17,376,307.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,376,307.90/4,967.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,497.81

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