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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,681.76, 7,026.48 and 2,373.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,681.76, 7,026.48 and 2,373.92 is: 3,562.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,681.76 : 7,026.48 = 2,373.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,681.76/7,026.48 = 2,373.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,681.76x = 7,026.48 × 2,373.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,681.76x = 16,680,301.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,680,301.40/4,681.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,562.83

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