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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,668.57, 7,002.99 and 2,329.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,668.57, 7,002.99 and 2,329.65 is: 3,494.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,668.57 : 7,002.99 = 2,329.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,668.57/7,002.99 = 2,329.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,668.57x = 7,002.99 × 2,329.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,668.57x = 16,314,515.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,314,515.65/4,668.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,494.54

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