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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,670.57, 7,007.93 and 2,448.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,670.57, 7,007.93 and 2,448.88 is: 3,674.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,670.57 : 7,007.93 = 2,448.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,670.57/7,007.93 = 2,448.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,670.57x = 7,007.93 × 2,448.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,670.57x = 17,161,579.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,161,579.62/4,670.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,674.41

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