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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,666.71, 7,002.33 and 2,327.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,666.71, 7,002.33 and 2,327.05 is: 3,491.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,666.71 : 7,002.33 = 2,327.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,666.71/7,002.33 = 2,327.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,666.71x = 7,002.33 × 2,327.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,666.71x = 16,294,780.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,294,780.54/4,666.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,491.70

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