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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,661.76, 6,996.48 and 2,353.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,661.76, 6,996.48 and 2,353.92 is: 3,532.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,661.76 : 6,996.48 = 2,353.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,661.76/6,996.48 = 2,353.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,661.76x = 6,996.48 × 2,353.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,661.76x = 16,469,154.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,469,154.20/4,661.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,532.82

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