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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,671.68, 7,011.61 and 2,594.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,671.68, 7,011.61 and 2,594.03 is: 3,893.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,671.68 : 7,011.61 = 2,594.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,671.68/7,011.61 = 2,594.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,671.68x = 7,011.61 × 2,594.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,671.68x = 18,188,299.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,188,299.74/4,671.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,893.31

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