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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,676.70, 7,012.44 and 2,331.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,676.70, 7,012.44 and 2,331.93 is: 3,496.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,676.70 : 7,012.44 = 2,331.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,676.70/7,012.44 = 2,331.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,676.70x = 7,012.44 × 2,331.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,676.70x = 16,352,519.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,352,519.21/4,676.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,496.59

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