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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,686.95, 7,035.81 and 2,383.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,686.95, 7,035.81 and 2,383.31 is: 3,577.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,686.95 : 7,035.81 = 2,383.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,686.95/7,035.81 = 2,383.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,686.95x = 7,035.81 × 2,383.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,686.95x = 16,768,481.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,768,481.15/4,686.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,577.70

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