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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,676.81, 7,016.01 and 2,336.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,676.81, 7,016.01 and 2,336.91 is: 3,505.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,676.81 : 7,016.01 = 2,336.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,676.81/7,016.01 = 2,336.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,676.81x = 7,016.01 × 2,336.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,676.81x = 16,395,783.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,395,783.93/4,676.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,505.77

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