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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,676.31, 7,010.82 and 2,336.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,676.31, 7,010.82 and 2,336.22 is: 3,502.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,676.31 : 7,010.82 = 2,336.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,676.31/7,010.82 = 2,336.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,676.31x = 7,010.82 × 2,336.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,676.31x = 16,378,817.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,378,817.90/4,676.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,502.51

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