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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,691.66, 7,035.42 and 2,499.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,691.66, 7,035.42 and 2,499.92 is: 3,748.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,691.66 : 7,035.42 = 2,499.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,691.66/7,035.42 = 2,499.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,691.66x = 7,035.42 × 2,499.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,691.66x = 17,587,987.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,587,987.17/4,691.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,748.78

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