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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,676.93, 7,004.22 and 2,591.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,676.93, 7,004.22 and 2,591.76 is: 3,881.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,676.93 : 7,004.22 = 2,591.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,676.93/7,004.22 = 2,591.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,676.93x = 7,004.22 × 2,591.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,676.93x = 18,153,257.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,153,257.23/4,676.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,881.45

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