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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,700.14, 7,041.51 and 2,357.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,700.14, 7,041.51 and 2,357.41 is: 3,531.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,700.14 : 7,041.51 = 2,357.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,700.14/7,041.51 = 2,357.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,700.14x = 7,041.51 × 2,357.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,700.14x = 16,599,726.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,599,726.09/4,700.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,531.75

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