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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,684, 7,014.72 and 2,599.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,684, 7,014.72 and 2,599.06 is: 3,892.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,684 : 7,014.72 = 2,599.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,684/7,014.72 = 2,599.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,684x = 7,014.72 × 2,599.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,684x = 18,231,678.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,231,678.16/4,684
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,892.33

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