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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,671.77, 7,009.34 and 2,331.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,671.77, 7,009.34 and 2,331.59 is: 3,498.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,671.77 : 7,009.34 = 2,331.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,671.77/7,009.34 = 2,331.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,671.77x = 7,009.34 × 2,331.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,671.77x = 16,342,860.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,342,860.35/4,671.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,498.22

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