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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,697.58, 7,049.32 and 2,232.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,697.58, 7,049.32 and 2,232.42 is: 3,350.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,697.58 : 7,049.32 = 2,232.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,697.58/7,049.32 = 2,232.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,697.58x = 7,049.32 × 2,232.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,697.58x = 15,737,042.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,737,042.95/4,697.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,350.03

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