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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,682.97, 7,026.62 and 2,342.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,682.97, 7,026.62 and 2,342.88 is: 3,515.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,682.97 : 7,026.62 = 2,342.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,682.97/7,026.62 = 2,342.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,682.97x = 7,026.62 × 2,342.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,682.97x = 16,462,515.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,462,515.75/4,682.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,515.40

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