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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,682.93, 7,022.07 and 2,491.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,682.93, 7,022.07 and 2,491.07 is: 3,735.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,682.93 : 7,022.07 = 2,491.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,682.93/7,022.07 = 2,491.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,682.93x = 7,022.07 × 2,491.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,682.93x = 17,492,432.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,492,432.80/4,682.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,735.36

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