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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,666.44, 7,003.08 and 2,475.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,666.44, 7,003.08 and 2,475.60 is: 3,715.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,666.44 : 7,003.08 = 2,475.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,666.44/7,003.08 = 2,475.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,666.44x = 7,003.08 × 2,475.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,666.44x = 17,336,824.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,336,824.85/4,666.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,715.21

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