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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,655.72, 6,985.66 and 2,318.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,655.72, 6,985.66 and 2,318.06 is: 3,478.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,655.72 : 6,985.66 = 2,318.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,655.72/6,985.66 = 2,318.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,655.72x = 6,985.66 × 2,318.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,655.72x = 16,193,179.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,193,179.02/4,655.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,478.13

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