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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,674.84, 7,014.66 and 2,942.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,674.84, 7,014.66 and 2,942.52 is: 4,415.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,674.84 : 7,014.66 = 2,942.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,674.84/7,014.66 = 2,942.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,674.84x = 7,014.66 × 2,942.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,674.84x = 20,640,777.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,640,777.34/4,674.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,415.29

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