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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,686.70, 7,027.62 and 2,344.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,686.70, 7,027.62 and 2,344.18 is: 3,515.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,686.70 : 7,027.62 = 2,344.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,686.70/7,027.62 = 2,344.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,686.70x = 7,027.62 × 2,344.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,686.70x = 16,474,006.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,474,006.25/4,686.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,515.05

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