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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,680.94, 7,026.81 and 2,377.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,680.94, 7,026.81 and 2,377.30 is: 3,568.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,680.94 : 7,026.81 = 2,377.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,680.94/7,026.81 = 2,377.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,680.94x = 7,026.81 × 2,377.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,680.94x = 16,704,808.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,704,808.93/4,680.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,568.69

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