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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,662, 6,995.43 and 2,353.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,662, 6,995.43 and 2,353.50 is: 3,531.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,662 : 6,995.43 = 2,353.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,662/6,995.43 = 2,353.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,662x = 6,995.43 × 2,353.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,662x = 16,463,744.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,463,744.51/4,662
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,531.48

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