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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,666.98, 7,002.90 and 3,023.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,666.98, 7,002.90 and 3,023.10 is: 4,536.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,666.98 : 7,002.90 = 3,023.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,666.98/7,002.90 = 3,023.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,666.98x = 7,002.90 × 3,023.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,666.98x = 21,170,466.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,170,466.99/4,666.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,536.22

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