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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,676.20, 7,011.69 and 2,331.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,676.20, 7,011.69 and 2,331.43 is: 3,495.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,676.20 : 7,011.69 = 2,331.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,676.20/7,011.69 = 2,331.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,676.20x = 7,011.69 × 2,331.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,676.20x = 16,347,264.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,347,264.42/4,676.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,495.84

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