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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,700.23, 7,045.77 and 2,618.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,700.23, 7,045.77 and 2,618.32 is: 3,924.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,700.23 : 7,045.77 = 2,618.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,700.23/7,045.77 = 2,618.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,700.23x = 7,045.77 × 2,618.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,700.23x = 18,448,080.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,448,080.51/4,700.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,924.93

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