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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,676.63, 7,015.77 and 2,336.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,676.63, 7,015.77 and 2,336.72 is: 3,505.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,676.63 : 7,015.77 = 2,336.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,676.63/7,015.77 = 2,336.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,676.63x = 7,015.77 × 2,336.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,676.63x = 16,393,855.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,393,855.00/4,676.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,505.49

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