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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,674.60, 6,998.94 and 2,361.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,674.60, 6,998.94 and 2,361.24 is: 3,535.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,674.60 : 6,998.94 = 2,361.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,674.60/6,998.94 = 2,361.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,674.60x = 6,998.94 × 2,361.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,674.60x = 16,526,177.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,526,177.09/4,674.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,535.31

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