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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,681.33, 7,018.35 and 2,342.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,681.33, 7,018.35 and 2,342.26 is: 3,511.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,681.33 : 7,018.35 = 2,342.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,681.33/7,018.35 = 2,342.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,681.33x = 7,018.35 × 2,342.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,681.33x = 16,438,800.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,438,800.47/4,681.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,511.57

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