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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,662.76, 6,997.98 and 2,354.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,662.76, 6,997.98 and 2,354.92 is: 3,534.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,662.76 : 6,997.98 = 2,354.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,662.76/6,997.98 = 2,354.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,662.76x = 6,997.98 × 2,354.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,662.76x = 16,479,683.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,479,683.06/4,662.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,534.32

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