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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,700.44, 7,052.94 and 2,620.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,700.44, 7,052.94 and 2,620.36 is: 3,931.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,700.44 : 7,052.94 = 2,620.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,700.44/7,052.94 = 2,620.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,700.44x = 7,052.94 × 2,620.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,700.44x = 18,481,241.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,481,241.86/4,700.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,931.81

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