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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,673.70, 7,010.55 and 3,798.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,673.70, 7,010.55 and 3,798.90 is: 5,698.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,673.70 : 7,010.55 = 3,798.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,673.70/7,010.55 = 3,798.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,673.70x = 7,010.55 × 3,798.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,673.70x = 26,632,378.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,632,378.40/4,673.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,698.35

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