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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,675.64, 7,011.42 and 2,483.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,675.64, 7,011.42 and 2,483.84 is: 3,724.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,675.64 : 7,011.42 = 2,483.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,675.64/7,011.42 = 2,483.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,675.64x = 7,011.42 × 2,483.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,675.64x = 17,415,245.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,415,245.45/4,675.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,724.68

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