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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,665.62, 6,998.19 and 2,357.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,665.62, 6,998.19 and 2,357.06 is: 3,535.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,665.62 : 6,998.19 = 2,357.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,665.62/6,998.19 = 2,357.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,665.62x = 6,998.19 × 2,357.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,665.62x = 16,495,153.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,495,153.72/4,665.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,535.47

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