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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,680.55, 7,015.83 and 2,335.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,680.55, 7,015.83 and 2,335.94 is: 3,501.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,680.55 : 7,015.83 = 2,335.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,680.55/7,015.83 = 2,335.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,680.55x = 7,015.83 × 2,335.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,680.55x = 16,388,553.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,388,553.54/4,680.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,501.42

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