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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,693.71, 7,041.90 and 2,350.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,693.71, 7,041.90 and 2,350.89 is: 3,526.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,693.71 : 7,041.90 = 2,350.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,693.71/7,041.90 = 2,350.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,693.71x = 7,041.90 × 2,350.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,693.71x = 16,554,685.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,554,685.33/4,693.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,526.99

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