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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,967.94, 7,451.91 and 2,362.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,967.94, 7,451.91 and 2,362.98 is: 3,544.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,967.94 : 7,451.91 = 2,362.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,967.94/7,451.91 = 2,362.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,967.94x = 7,451.91 × 2,362.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,967.94x = 17,608,714.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,608,714.29/4,967.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,544.47

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