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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,695.92, 7,029.82 and 2,841.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,695.92, 7,029.82 and 2,841.42 is: 4,253.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,695.92 : 7,029.82 = 2,841.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,695.92/7,029.82 = 2,841.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,695.92x = 7,029.82 × 2,841.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,695.92x = 19,974,671.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,974,671.14/4,695.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,253.62

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