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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,664.73, 6,997.11 and 2,327.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,664.73, 6,997.11 and 2,327.60 is: 3,491.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,664.73 : 6,997.11 = 2,327.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,664.73/6,997.11 = 2,327.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,664.73x = 6,997.11 × 2,327.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,664.73x = 16,286,488.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,286,488.55/4,664.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,491.41

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