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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,687, 7,029.72 and 2,344.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,687, 7,029.72 and 2,344.52 is: 3,516.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,687 : 7,029.72 = 2,344.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,687/7,029.72 = 2,344.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,687x = 7,029.72 × 2,344.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,687x = 16,481,319.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,481,319.13/4,687
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,516.39

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