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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,670.16, 7,005.40 and 2,940.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,670.16, 7,005.40 and 2,940.24 is: 4,410.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,670.16 : 7,005.40 = 2,940.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,670.16/7,005.40 = 2,940.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,670.16x = 7,005.40 × 2,940.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,670.16x = 20,597,557.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,597,557.30/4,670.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,410.46

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