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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,671.90, 7,008.36 and 2,332.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,671.90, 7,008.36 and 2,332.49 is: 3,498.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,671.90 : 7,008.36 = 2,332.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,671.90/7,008.36 = 2,332.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,671.90x = 7,008.36 × 2,332.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,671.90x = 16,346,929.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,346,929.62/4,671.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,498.99

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