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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,671.14, 7,004.84 and 2,329.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,671.14, 7,004.84 and 2,329.44 is: 3,493.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,671.14 : 7,004.84 = 2,329.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,671.14/7,004.84 = 2,329.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,671.14x = 7,004.84 × 2,329.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,671.14x = 16,317,354.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,317,354.49/4,671.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,493.23

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