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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,695.61, 7,038.73 and 2,348.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,695.61, 7,038.73 and 2,348.45 is: 3,520.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,695.61 : 7,038.73 = 2,348.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,695.61/7,038.73 = 2,348.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,695.61x = 7,038.73 × 2,348.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,695.61x = 16,530,082.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,530,082.28/4,695.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,520.33

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