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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,680.38, 7,025.96 and 2,376.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,680.38, 7,025.96 and 2,376.74 is: 3,567.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,680.38 : 7,025.96 = 2,376.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,680.38/7,025.96 = 2,376.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,680.38x = 7,025.96 × 2,376.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,680.38x = 16,698,850.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,698,850.98/4,680.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,567.84

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