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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,699.68, 7,041.96 and 2,502.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,699.68, 7,041.96 and 2,502.96 is: 3,750.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,699.68 : 7,041.96 = 2,502.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,699.68/7,041.96 = 2,502.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,699.68x = 7,041.96 × 2,502.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,699.68x = 17,625,744.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,625,744.20/4,699.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,750.41

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