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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,682.92, 7,022.07 and 2,491.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,682.92, 7,022.07 and 2,491.06 is: 3,735.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,682.92 : 7,022.07 = 2,491.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,682.92/7,022.07 = 2,491.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,682.92x = 7,022.07 × 2,491.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,682.92x = 17,492,397.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,492,397.69/4,682.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,735.36

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