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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,673.60, 6,997.44 and 2,360.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,673.60, 6,997.44 and 2,360.24 is: 3,533.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,673.60 : 6,997.44 = 2,360.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,673.60/6,997.44 = 2,360.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,673.60x = 6,997.44 × 2,360.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,673.60x = 16,515,637.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,515,637.79/4,673.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,533.82

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