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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,671.06, 6,997.20 and 2,323.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,671.06, 6,997.20 and 2,323.98 is: 3,481.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,671.06 : 6,997.20 = 2,323.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,671.06/6,997.20 = 2,323.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,671.06x = 6,997.20 × 2,323.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,671.06x = 16,261,352.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,261,352.86/4,671.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,481.30

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