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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,694.76, 7,044.56 and 2,386.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,694.76, 7,044.56 and 2,386.26 is: 3,580.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,694.76 : 7,044.56 = 2,386.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,694.76/7,044.56 = 2,386.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,694.76x = 7,044.56 × 2,386.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,694.76x = 16,810,151.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,810,151.75/4,694.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,580.62

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