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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,682.42, 7,018.47 and 2,339.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,682.42, 7,018.47 and 2,339.78 is: 3,507.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,682.42 : 7,018.47 = 2,339.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,682.42/7,018.47 = 2,339.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,682.42x = 7,018.47 × 2,339.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,682.42x = 16,421,675.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,421,675.74/4,682.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,507.09

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