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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,681.60, 7,007.72 and 2,483.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,681.60, 7,007.72 and 2,483.66 is: 3,717.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,681.60 : 7,007.72 = 2,483.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,681.60/7,007.72 = 2,483.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,681.60x = 7,007.72 × 2,483.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,681.60x = 17,404,798.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,404,798.96/4,681.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,717.71

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