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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,694.61, 7,040.77 and 2,356.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,694.61, 7,040.77 and 2,356.04 is: 3,533.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,694.61 : 7,040.77 = 2,356.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,694.61/7,040.77 = 2,356.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,694.61x = 7,040.77 × 2,356.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,694.61x = 16,588,321.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,588,321.11/4,694.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,533.48

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