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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,481.95, 6,708.54 and 2,396.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,481.95, 6,708.54 and 2,396.74 is: 3,587.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,481.95 : 6,708.54 = 2,396.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,481.95/6,708.54 = 2,396.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,481.95x = 6,708.54 × 2,396.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,481.95x = 16,078,626.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,078,626.16/4,481.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,587.42

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