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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,680.31, 7,014.60 and 2,340.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,680.31, 7,014.60 and 2,340.97 is: 3,508.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,680.31 : 7,014.60 = 2,340.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,680.31/7,014.60 = 2,340.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,680.31x = 7,014.60 × 2,340.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,680.31x = 16,420,968.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,420,968.16/4,680.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,508.52

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